Talk Turkey to Me!

A Good Time in the Kitchen Talking Turkey & All the Trimmings

Presented by Renee Ferguson

Podcast

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

“It’s all about an all-American meal—turkey and dressing—and the queen of all things Thanksgiving is cookbook author Renee Ferguson.”
Chef Bobby Flay/Food Network

Renee Ferguson is a cookbook author and former Butterball turkey cooking expert who has fielded thousands of questions from stressed out people determined to cook a turkey dinner. Continue reading

Will Write for Food!

Dianne Jacob, book author, writer, editor, coach
in conversation with David Hammond, writer (online, in print, on air)

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

What is the future of food writing as a profession and avocation?  Where once there were relatively few influential critics and writers who shared their views via newspaper columns, magazine articles and cookbooks, the internet has opened the gates to anyone who wants to offer their thoughts via forums, blogs and print on demand self-publishing.  Continue reading

How to Order in an Indian Restaurant . . . and Self Publish!

Talk by
Colleen Taylor Sen

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

The Indian Subcontinent has one of the world’s richest, most diverse culinary traditions, but ordering a meal can be a challenge. Diners who can comfortably navigate a Chinese or Thai menu may find themselves at sea when faced with an Indian menu. Some people are afraid the food will be mouth-searingly hot; others are unfamiliar with the names of the dishes. Continue reading

Road Trip!  A look behind the magic curtain: Tour of Wilton’s Food Crafting Dream Works

 

 Nancy Siler, Vice President, Consumer Affairs & Public Relations

Wilton Enterprises
2240 West 75 Street (look for a flag pole)
Woodridge , Illinois   60517

 We’ve got a golden opportunity to visit Wilton Enterprise’s food crafting dream works. Wilton Enterprises was founded in 1929. Continue reading