Presented by
Channon Mondoux
Culinary Historian, Author and Cooking Teacher

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Join us as we travel back to the 16th Century when one of the greatest rulers in history, Suleyman the Magnificent ruled the Ottoman empire from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Our “culinary tour leader” Channon Mondoux will regale us with the observations of visitors from that period and reveal the palace’s ancient recipes and kitchen setup. Continue reading →

Presented by:
Suvir Saran
Chef, Devi Restaurant, New York City and author of “American Masala” and “Indian Home Cooking”

Ranjana Bhargava Indian Cooking School
6730 S. Euclid Ave. Chicago

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

New Delhi-born Suvir Saran, chef/owner of the highly acclaimed Dévi restaurant in New York City and cookbook author of American Masala and Indian Home Cooking, will conduct a virtual journey through the world’s spice markets, exploring the nuances of spices and the cultural and historical influences of spices on Indian cuisine. Chef Saran will also demonstrate how to coax out the essence of spices, and talk about buying and storing spices – from cardamom to mustard seeds to turmeric. Continue reading →

Presented by native Aussie: Chef Naomi Levine, Tipsy Cake Bakery, Chicago and CHC’s very own:
Cynthia Clampitt, Author, “Waltzing Australia”

Podcast recorded by Chicago Amplified of WBEZ Chicago

G’Day mate! Do come and join us to celebrate Australia’s evolution as a foodie destination, and hear firsthand how there’s a lot more to chow down than that country’s fabled substance, Vegemite. None other than one of Australia’s finest foodie exports, chef Naomi Levine will be on hand to dish out some luscious lore about where Australia was and is now ascending towards in its astounding food evolution. Continue reading →