This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks to America’s Test Kitchen’s Kevin Pang about his new book co-written with his dad, “A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes From China And Not China (But Still Really Chinese).” Then, Monica chats with Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Michele Norris about her new podcast “Your Mama’s Kitchen.” Lastly, nutritionist and doctor Michael Crupain tells Monica about his new book “The Power Five Essential Foods For Optimum Health.”

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: 

“LUNCH”  by My Little Airport 

“詩歌舞街” by My Little Airport 

“Family Reunion” by Jill Scott

“Look At Them Beans” by Johnny Cash

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about migrants, immigrants, and spirits. Monica talks to Laura Tillman about her experience writing her latest book “The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García.” Plus, Monica talks to award-winning author Grace Lin about her new bestselling book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.” Finally, Louisa dares us to taste “Flaming Flamers”...but will we eat it?

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: 

“Piensa en mi” by Los Poetas de la Guitarra

“Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You” by Deerhoof (ft. Awkwafina)

The ladies are back from summer break and ready for autumn! This week, Monica and Louisa share their Midwestern Adventures. Monica visits a South Side baseball chef, a Michigan jerky butcher, and a legendary Italian restaurant owner! Then, Louisa visits a West Side chef turned farmers market manager in the historic Austin neighborhood! The ladies finally test out the bone conduction lollipops from the Sweets and Snacks Expo, but will they eat it?

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Links:

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments:

Cibo Matto - Beef Jerky

White Sox Fight Song: "Lets Go, Go Go White Sox"

Lou Monte - Che La Luna Mezzo Mare

Dean Martin - Sway

Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E (Italian Version)

Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl

This week, we talk about the big drama behind the scenes of the James Beard awards, and if Monica won after SIX nominations this year! Then, she goes back to France to visit her football player son and brings back an encore madcap recap. Have you watched The Bear? We talk about whether or not we’ve watched the hit Chicago-based streaming series, and why. Finally, Louisa brings a haul from the Sweets & Snacks Expo, for “Will She Eat It” in this season finale episode. We’ll be back around Labor Day. Have a great summer!

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “La noyée” by Yann Tiersen, “Marseille” by Ahmad Jamal, feat. Abd Al Malik, “Via Chicago” by Wilco

This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and Louisa visit Stephanie Izard’s new Little Goat Diner. Then, Monica learns about puppy chow cake from pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky at Daisies. Lastly, Louisa gets influenced to buy Chinese casseroles from Costco, but Will They Eat It?

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Music

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “Chicago at Night” by Spoon, “This Year” by The Mountain Goats

This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al’s Beef owner Chris Pacelli about Chicago cheesesteaks. Then, Monica shares her plans to visit her son in France, and our producer Iris shares her first trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Finally, Monica dares Louisa and Iris to eat salmon skin and salted egg chips from Singapore, but Will They Eat It?

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Music

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “Baby What A Big Surprise” by Chicago, “Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation with her son about what he’s eating in France. In contrast, she talks to restaurateur Kevin Boehm about bringing French food to Chicago. Then, Monica talks to video game and filmmaker Josh Tsui about Korean Chinese food in LA and Chicago. Finally, in what may now become a tradition, Louisa dares Monica and Iris to eat expired jam, but Will They Eat It?

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Music

Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segments: “Cadeau” by Aya Nakamura ft. Tiakola, “Le Paradis Perdu” by Lucienne Delyle, “Gondry” by Hyukoh, “Ditto” by NewJeans, “Be Sweet” (Korean Version) by Japanese Breakfast feat. So!YoON!

This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites," co-written with David Hammond. Then Monica interviews former Obama White House and Chicago restaurant chef Sam Kass about his organization Do Good Chicken that reduces food waste by putting it towards their chickens’ diet. Then she talks to Niman Ranch and Mariano's representatives about stocking sustainable pork behind the butcher counter. Finally, Monica shares tomato chips with the ladies, but Will They Eat It?

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Music: 

Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segments: “Chicago Bound Blues” by Bessie Smith, “The Greasy Chicken” by Andrew Williams, “Green Pastures” by Emmylou Harris, “Home Grown Tomatoes” by John Denver

This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some updates on holiday health scares. Then Louisa gets the story behind the Lexington Betty Smokehouse barbecue style. And then the ladies are presented with a spicy Chinese  snack that's gone viral and chocolate fortune cookies, but will they eat it?

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Intro Music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro Music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segment 1 Music: 高爾宣 OSN - Without You 沒了妳

Segment 2 Music: Louis Armstrong - Struttin' With Some Barbecue

YouTube Reference: Cooking Korean Food with @Maangchi

This week, we're talking about holiday foods and new chefs. Monica visits the Christkindlmarket to find some fishy treats. Then she talks to TikTok chef Jake Potashnick who has plans to open a sustainable restaurant called Feld in Chicago. Louisa goes behind these scenes of Omarcito's Latin Café to find out more about chef Omar Cadena's family recipes. Finally, Monica shares a spread of sunflower cream cheese, but will they eat it?

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