Presented by
The Cheng Family of Sun Xien Soy Products

Sun Wah BBQ
5041 N. Broadway (just north of Argyle)
Chicago, Illinois 60640
http://www.sunxiensoyproducts.com

Podcast recording courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Tofu has long been a traditional food of Asian cultured and a mystery to many.  Believed by many to be a “fountain of youth” food, it has served as a staple for many countries in the Far East for thousands of years.  For the Chinese, tofu has not only been a staple, it has also been a competition among chefs and makers to produce some of the most varied and delicious tofu creations. Continue reading →

An Interview with Barbara Fairchild

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Barbara Fairchild may have bid adieu to Bon Appetit, but after more than 30 years with this iconic publication, the former editor-in-chief has some savory words and sweet tales to share.

Join us as Ms. Fairchild gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she helped guide Bon Appetit to its leadership as one of America’s most revered food publications. Continue reading →

Presented by:
Anupy Singla
Journalist and author, The Indian Slow Cooker

Barbara’s Bookstore, 1218 S. Halsted, Chicago (south of Roosevelt Rd)

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Join us as Anupy Singla discusses the history of Dum Pukht, the original slow cooking in India. Only about two centuries old, this style of cooking stewed meats and beans over a very low flame in a container sealed with dough. Continue reading →