Chewing

Louisa sits down with Noma chefs Rene Redzepi and David Zilber about “The Noma Guide to Fermentation." Then Monica chats up chef Marcus Samuelsson about cooking for presidents, and MasterChef Junior chef Evan Robinson about going to Slow Food Terra Madre. Plus Louisa dares Monica's resident budding chef Matteo to eat her special super spicy ramen but Will He Eat It?

Pixar "Bao" director Domee Shi and producer Becky Neiman-Cobb talk about the story behind the dark dumpling short film. Monica investigates an exploding watermelon gene, then breast milk with "Like a Mother" author Angela Garbes. Plus Louisa offers a duck fat maple latte but Will She Drink It?

Monica talks to Real Men Cook about their legendary Father's Day event in Chicago's black community. Then she and Louisa talk to Obama chef and food policy adviser Sam Kass about his new cookbook "Eat a Little Better: Great Flavor, Good Health, Better World." Plus Monica talks to humorist John Hodgman about his book "Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches." Then Louisa dares her to taste stink bug and dirty dishwater Jelly Belly jelly beans, but Will She Eat It?

Louisa talks to tech and food entrepreneur Kimbal Musk. Then she and Monica talk to Lifeway CEO and "The Kefir Cookbook" author Julie Smolansky. Plus new Beyond Meat sausages and head cheese lunch meat, but Will They Eat It?

Louisa talks to Billy Goat Tavern owner about secret menu cheezborger. Monica talks to Hon Kee BBQ owner about extreme glamour makeover. Then back to the Goat for an Obama burger tasting plus a surprise fried wiener ball, but Will She Eat It?

Monica talks to three super seniors on their food and health secrets. Then she and Louisa welcome a longtime listener who brings a spicy rabbit head but Will They Eat It?

Happy Year of the Dog! Monica investigates shocking immigration history behind Chinese chop suey restaurants plus dine and dance cafes. Louisa offers Chinese New Year Kitchen God food and drink, plus treats for furry surprise guests, but Will They Eat It?

Chewing is back for its Season 4 premiere! Cleaver Quarterly creators talk about new art / cookbook "The Illustrated Wok." Louisa and Monica talk about their biggest food and health news stories, on gentrification and nude swimming. Plus Filipino marshmallow hot dogs and cheese ice cream, and 20 year old jam, but Will She Eat It?

This week Louisa and Monica discuss the new Moto Cookbook with the late Homaro Cantu's wife Katie McGowan. She shares sweet and sad memories of the famed chef, including an incredible Thanksgiving story. Then Sioux Chef founder Sean Sherman talks indigenous food for Thanksgiving and beyond. And Louisa brings Monica an indigenous drink, but will they drink it?

This week Monica and Louisa talk to restaurateur Alpana Singh about some big life changes--including the moment Seth Kunin (Monica's just departed brother-in-law) changed the trajectory of her life with one act of kindness. Then Louisa hears more moving stories in the food business from chef Thai and Danielle Dang who are working to create personal connections and delicious food in a community torn by gentrification.