Kitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney

The perfect pairing. Susan Goss, Chef/owner of West Town Tavern is partnering with Chicago Dramatists to present a delicious dinner before the show. Chef Goss also shares seasonal favorites from the cookbook West Town Tavern Contemporary Comfort Food. Virginia Nugent discusses the exciting new plays premiering onstage at Chicago Dramatists along with delicious dishes from her native Australia. www.westtowntavern.com www.chicagodramatists.org… Read more about this episode...

We all recognize the milk mustache ads, but we don’t always realize that dairy products are the secret ingredients to some our favorite gourmet meals. Today’s show takes us from the farm to the table with Audrey Donahue, the delightful dairy farmer who was on Wife Swap. Discover the real facts vs. fiction about milk from Mollie Waller of Dairy … Read more about this episode...

Tune in to Truffles and Tribulations and join me on my journey as a new foodie! Discover white truffles and the tastes of Piedmont with Gourmet Destinations. Learn how to prepare different types of truffles with the founder of Mirepoix USA. Impress your friends at a dinner party with tips on how to discern if a truffle is … Read more about this episode...

Are you an adventurous foodie? Then grab a helmet with Bike and Roll for a taste of the trendy and the traditional in Chicago. One stop might include the iconic Terry’s Toffee where you will sample toffee that is always a favorite at The Academy Awards and The Tony Awards.… Read more about this episode...

Do you want to increase your BBQ IQ? Tune in as Chef de Cuisine Eddie Montalvo of Blue Smoke Flatiron shares tips and techniques for making great tasting BBQ ribs, pulled pork and brisket. And Tinika Green, Assistant GM/Beverage Director of Blue Smoke Battery Park City explains how to perfectly pair beer with BBQ. Tinika is one of only ten … Read more about this episode...

Cumin, chipotle, and chili peppers. Explore the fun flavors of Latin cuisine with Chef Carl Raymond, Food Editor of Mamiverse and Chef Instructor at Astor Center. Enjoy recipes and tips from some of your favorite Latin food chefs including Daisy Martinez, Rick Bayless and Sandra Gutierrez… Read more about this episode...

Amanda Hesser is a culinary icon named by Gourmet as one of the top 50 women in food. Tune in to hear Amanda’s thoughts on writing, editing, cooking and launching Food52, an online community with great resources, delicious recipes, cooking contests and even a hotline.… Read more about this episode...