Flavor Hd Podcast From Wgn Plus

Brooklyn Brewery’s Steve Hindy joins Dane Neal of Flavor HD to talk about his new book “The Craft Beer Revolution”. Hear Steve share the amazing story of the start for craft beer in America, his part as a participant, brewer, leader and lover of all things beer. Through challenges from brewing giants and navigating the legislative process the future of craft beer has never been brighter or tasting better, and today is being brewed by almost 3,000 craft brewers across […]

Director of the American Home Brewer’s Association Gary Glass joins Dane of Flavor HD to recap great events and preview amazing others. Gary shares the Craft Brew and Home Brew movements and how Home Brewers are leading the way. Hear about the upcoming National Home Brewers Conference in Michigan this June and the Great American Brew Fest in Denver this Oct…each drawing records crowds and increasing exhibitors for this passion fueled pastime. Learn about activities and resources available from the […]

Bensidoun USA French Market Director Leslie Cahill joins Hannah and Dane on Flavor HD to preview the 2014 French Market season. Hear about the Chicago French Market’s events at Ogilvy and city and suburban outdoor offerings from all over the area. Great foods, fresh produce and amazing artisan goods check out http://www.bensidounusa.com for all the latest!  

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!

While Hannah is away, Dane will talk about..booze! He joins Bill and Wendy to chat about a new powder version of alcohol and compares it to wine in boxes, cans and single portion size juice boxes. And, Dane reveals a bizarre new dining trend in Japan-eating with stuffed animals as companions! 

Hannah and Dane love both FLAVOR & FUN and St Croix Food & Wine Experience has it all. Hear Dane get the scoop from Jane Watkins on one of the best warm weather places Chicago food fans can get to and still stay in the states. Great Chefs with amazing dishes and incredible people in beautiful places ALL across the island make St. Croix a “must do” dining destination.

On this spring edition of Flavor HD, Hannah and Dane chat about dishes to serve up at Seder or Easter dinner!

Legendary Chef Sam Choy MAY be Hawaii’s finest natural resource (or at least its best tasting one) but he IS one of the stars of this years St. Croix Food and Wine Experience. Hear Sam share his love for Island cooking and for this event where he gets to help shape the culinary careers of St. Croix students following their passion through food. Chef Choy talks about working with the executive Chefs of Facebook during the festival, Healthy foods for both Hawaiians and Chicagoans and […]

Duff Goldman adds to his multitude of multi media accomplishments by taking on the world of the undead…cupcakes. Hear Duff with Hannah and Dane as he shares the making of the App, sounds and visuals involved (created & improvised) plus all the fun & funny battles and weapons you will have when you download this game app for your Iphone or Android. Duff Goldman has always saved us from boring cakes – but now he’s saving us from Zombie Cupcakes!

While Dane is away, Hannah will…eat! She joins Bill and Wendy to sample delicious lobster and grilled cheese sandwiches from Da Lobsta in honor of National Grilled Cheese Day on Saturday. They also dish about Coffee Con 2014 coming to Chicago this weekend-a must attend event for coffee aficionados!

Hannah and Dane chat with Sharon Franke, Kitchen Appliances and Technology Director, about what she sees are the newest trends in kitchen technology.