Warm weather is finally here and that means it’s time for  Lime-A-Ritas! Hannah and Dane join Bill and Wendy to chat about this refreshing margarita beverage.    

Sweets and Snack Vice President Susan Whiteside joins Hannah and Dane to preview this years Sweets and Snacks expo. Hear about industry trends and the hottest new snacks, celebrity candies and all the latest when the entire world of delicious and nutritious converge in Chicago.    

Green City Market Co-founder and Chef of Prairie Grass Cafe Sarah Stegner joins Hannah and Dane of Flavor HD. Hear about all the food, farmers and fun you can have along with the cities Chefs and a great cause at this year’s market every Wed and Sat. GET OUT to Green City Market and go to greencity.org for more information!

Director of the City’s Farmers Market program Yescenia Mota joins Hannah and Dane on Flavor HD to preview the over 50 markets associated with the city and in so many neighborhoods. Hear the latest with your famous favorites (like crepe Thursdays) and new markets and days added this year!

Have a hankering for encased meats? Better go to Hot Doug’s now as Hannah and Dane reveal that the popular Northside hot dog joint is closing shop in October. And, having just returned from a Disney vacation, Hannah chats about the best foodstuff that the Mickey Mouse is serving up!

Janet McCracken, Test Kitchen Director for Everyday with Rachael Ray joins Flavor HD to share easy fun and flavorful ways to enjoy Mother’s Day and make sure Mom does too. Hear recipes crafts and tips to make your Mom’s special day special and how everyday can be better when you have THIS magazine! Go to http://www.everydaywithrachaelray.com

Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe joins Flavor HD to fill us in on the BEST and BEST TASTING way to enjoy pork AND get a $15,000 Big  backyard makeover in the process. Hear Dr. BBQ share his memories of grandma’s pork chops and how EVERYONE (including grandma) can enter to share their inspiration with the National Pork Board and become America’s TOP #ChopGriller with Big Green Egg grilling package and a summer full of FREE pork! go to http://www.porkbeinspired.com for more information!

Corner Bakery may be in 18 states today but it all had to start somewhere. That somewhere was Chicago and that someone back in 1992 was “first employee” and current Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage Ric Sciccitano. Hear Ric with Flavor HD as he is in town to share new and healthy selections being added to Corner Bakeries everywhere, but starting right HERE in Chicago. From Kale to Quinoa and ALWAYS with your morning cup of coffee, Corner Bakery Cafe is […]

Lime-pocalypse continues as Dane from Flavor HD joins Bill and Wendy to chat about the lack of limes in our stores due to drug cartels. Also, Dane introduces Bill and Wendy to the wonut-the happy marriage of a donut and a waffle.

The World renowned Wolfgang Puck joins Flavor HD to talk about the “pressure” of cooking up his latest culinary creation. Chef Wolfgang Puck LOVES Chicago, WGN and our very own Jonathon Brandmeier! Hear Chef Puck share the work behind the making of the Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven and ease of making amazing things with it at home. Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving anymore, and dried out turkey is a thing of the past. Prediction on the future…you WILL want one of these!