Eating Rice

Eating Rice

By Caleb & JoelSociety & CultureArtsFood
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Eating Rice episodes

  • Episode 27 - Christmas Through the First-Gen Asian Lens
    Join Joel and Caleb for a tasty, fun-filled chat about making Philly Cheese Steak with Costco meat, Caleb’s pick for Vancouver’s Restaurant of the Year, and their favorite holiday eats. As first-generation Cantonese and Taiwanese North Americans, they sprinkle in stories about blending traditions, creating new ones, and celebrating the delicious chaos of it all. It’s a feast of laughs, culture, and mouthwatering foodie moments you won’t want to miss!
    35 min
  • Episode 26 - Choosing (and Refusing) Restaurant Choices and Solving the Potluck Problem
    In this episode, Caleb and Joel dive fork-first into the chaos of dining with friends—how to suggest restaurants without starting a riot, politely reject bad picks, and marvel at the Cheesecake Factory’s menu that somehow includes everything. We also resurrect the infamous potluck problem, unpacking why it’s always a disaster, what you can bring to avoid judgment, and how to handle those friends who show up with a bag of chips and a dream. Tune in for laughs, questionable advice, and all the ways to survive group meals with your sanity intact!
    25 min
  • Episode 22 - How Do You Plan a Birthday Party?
    Tune in to Joel and Caleb on the latest episode of Eating Rice as they brainstorm how to throw the ultimate birthday bash, with a focus on the star of the show: the food! Peel back the layers on how to balance guest preferences with a dash of selfish indulgence—it’s your day, after all! Because showing gratitude with a killer party and menu is serious business... and a whole lot of fun!
    34 min
  • Episode 21 - Grocery Stores and Why Caleb Loves T&T

    Joel and Caleb are diving straight into one of their favorite topics: grocery stores. Whether it's love or a begrudging acceptance, everyone has spent their fair share of time wandering those aisles. But have you ever stopped to ask why some grocery stores inspire, while others are just drab? In this episode, they're unpacking what they look for in a grocery store and dreaming about what a "perfect" food shopping experience could look like.

     

     

    53 min
  • Episode 20 - Planning the perfect menu for a weekend getaway.

    Embarking on a weekend trip brings the joy of planning a menu, but it's not as simple as it sounds. With factors like taste preferences, available equipment, ingredient quantities, and more, the process can get complex. Join Joel and Caleb in this episode of Eating Rice as they tackle the real-world challenge of planning Caleb's New Year's Eve getaway with six friends.

    53 min
  • Episode 19 - Hunting, dressing, and cooking game with Chris.

    Listen to this episode of Eating Rice as Caleb and Chris explore a reality many overlook while savoring a juicy steak—death. Chris takes us on his journey to reconcile this truth by delving into hunting and understanding what it truly takes for meat to reach our tables. Discover how Chris developed such a deep connection to the food he eats in this provoking episode.

    58 min

About Eating Rice

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A podcast about nothing, but also mostly food. Caleb and Joel are old roommates who’ve bonded over Star Wars, coffee snobbery, and food. Eating Rice is an outlet to share our experiences on the…