(S9 E7) Kate and Rick are excited to dive into how Earth Day can be an inspiration for staying healthy in a tasty world. From climate conscious eating to regenerative food, find out what small thing you can do to make a difference in the world and your health. They have the foods you should avoid and the foods you should include in your endeavor, along with ideas on how to be more earth-conscious eating out. Also up for discussion is a new version of old favorite saag paneer, and Tartiflette (yes you read that right!) . . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing convers ..read more

Have you noticed grocery items getting smaller for the same or higher price? Like they think we won't notice? Well Rick and Kate sure have, and they are here to rant about shrinkflation. From snack food to cat food, cake mix to coffee, less material in a same or larger package is becoming the norm. Come hear how Kate's goat is getting got! Also up for discussion in the What I Ate section is a ginger, sweet potato, kale, lentil and coconut milk stew (which obviously needs a shorter name), and a creative black bean soup. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversa ..read more

(S9 E5) Kate and Rick are back with the hottest topics in the food world. From a new veggie dog on the market to an unusually flavored drink from Starbucks, Rick and Kate have all the food news that is funny, weird, and sometimes tasty. What is the secret ingredient reshaping the English tea experience? What airport will soon have a vineyard on the roof? A soporific mocktail and a secret Taylor Swift won’t give up are also on the menu. In the What I Ate section, an Asian feast and mom's pasta sauce are up for discussion. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conver ..read more

(S9 E4) Hulu's The Bear is one of the most popular and award winning shows currently streaming, and it happens to be one of Kate and Rick's favorite's. In this episode, Kate and Rick share why they think it's just not another show about food but so much more. From what food means to the characters, to how people use food to express love, and the role that service plays in making someone feel special. They also talk about the famous Chicago restaurants that are featured on the show. Also, in the What I Ate section, they talk about a tasty root vegetable soup and a black lentil dish.  ..read more

(S9 E3) Call it broth, call it stock, but whatever you call it, Kate and Rick are here to share the secrets of this base used in so many dishes. From the simplicity of vegetable stock to the complexity of bone broth, they break down the four main types of stock and teach you how to make them. From ingredients to equipment, they outline streamlined production of this liquid gold that will transform your cooking.  Whether you want to boil vegetables or bones, this episode is one for you.  Also up for discussion is a tasty green curry and a Moroccan chickpea soup (they learned since rec ..read more

(S10 E2) Get ready to drink your meal! That's right - you heard it here first - and it's not what you think. Meal-flavored cocktails are amongst the wildest trends predicted for 2024. Rick and Kate give you a quick review of 2023 trends before launching into the highlights of '24. Get ready to review your frozen food section as changes are coming. Be prepared to enjoy "small luxuries" (in both senses of the word). Do you have the right appliance to trend with the rest of the country? And exactly how will you encounter buckwheat? Also, up for discussion is a couscous meal and a feast including ..read more

(S10 E1) To celebrate the launch of season 10, Rick flies to Chicago so he and Kate can kick things off right. On the menu is an at-first weird, but ultimately tasty, roasted cauliflower and arugula salad. Also, a New Year's Eve dinner at a tasty Italian restaurant, and a brunch at a Chicago institution are things you won't want to miss. Have you ever tried Ina Garten's caramelized onion dip? Have you ever gone to Costco on New Year's Eve? Well they did, and they have the 411. A mushroom soup and a dinner prepared by a friend are up for discussion in the What I Ate section. . . . . . . You Won ..read more

(S8 E24) When cooking is the only job you’ve got to do in your kitchen, you must have the right tools to get the job done. Rick and Kate are walking you through their favorite cooking implements and equipment that can make your job easier and your food tastier. Chopping, blending, mincing, opening, cleaning, boiling, braising, slicing – if there is a task, there is most likely a tool to help you be your best. Find out what will help you save time and make your food tastier. And if you're looking for gift ideas for that foodie in your life, they offer a lot of great suggestions! Liquid smoke an ..read more

(S8 E24) Get ready for the hottest and trendiest news items! Kate and Rick close out the year with the breaking food news items you should be aware of (or at least laugh about). Do the tags that seal the bread bags actually mean anything? Which country has the greatest number of the world's best restaurants? And which chili pepper did the Guiness Book of World Records name as the hottest pepper ever? Also, the top food names for animals and a pizza that gets spicier as you eat it round out the list. Up for discussion in the What I Ate section is stuffed mushroom caps, and an appetizer that inv ..read more

(S8 E22) Find out why this 8000 year old plant is still popular today. Versatile, healthy, and affordable, it can be the side dish or the main star of your table. They can serve either as the star or supporting player in soups, stews, fritters, salads, chilis, burgers, and curries. Also they are replete with spiritual meaning. In the Jewish culture, lentils are an important food whose round shape symbolizes the cycle of life. In Arabic culture lentils are asassociated with prosperity. Many other cultures attach significance to lentils as well, including Italian and Hungarian people who consume ..read more