Culinary Historians of Chicago

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Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and scholarship, though geared to an informed popular audience. We welcome everyone to gather at our table to share food, drink and their life’s culinary experiences.If you would like to contact us, plea…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining

    Hidden gem

    The episode introduces a book on Chicago's dining history through oral histories, with the host and guest discussing their contributions.

    Feb 17, 2026·1h 31m·2 clips
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    Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen

    Hidden gem

    A talk on the historical and cultural context of traditional and diasporic Indian recipes, featuring a mother-son duo and their cookbook.

    Nov 25, 2025·1h 24m·1 clip
  3. 3

    Rich History of Lebanese Baking with Maureen Abood

    Hidden gem

    Scott Warner opens the Culinary Historians of Chicago's 32nd year by introducing Maureen Abood, the author of Rosewater and Orange Blossoms and Lebanese Baking.

    Nov 25, 2025·1h 6m·5 clips
  4. 4

    Oakford Pecans - a story of discovery and Update on Pumpkin Squash

    Hidden gem

    Chicago Foodways Roundtable's episode centers on Linda Elks's Oakford pecans and Catherine Lambrack's Dickinson squash update.

    Nov 25, 2025·51m·5 clips
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    Foods of the African Diaspora, Rahim Muhammad and Magic Johnson, Mahari restaurant, Chicago’s Hyde Park

    Hidden gem

    Rahim Mohamed and Magic Johnson describe Mahari, the Hyde Park restaurant at 1504 East 52nd in the former La Petite Folie space, as an African Caribbean, Creole, and Afro-Latina fusion project.

    Oct 25, 2025·32m·3 clips
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    White House Asian Chefs with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang

    Oct 25, 2025·1h 2m
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    Oct 25, 2025·1h 2m
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    The Whys and Wheys of Wisconsin Cheese

    A discussion about the history of Wisconsin cheesemaking and the creation of a book on the subject.

    Oct 25, 2025·57m
  9. 9

    Chinese Table Manners

    A lecture-demonstration on Chinese dining customs, contrasting them with American practices, hosted by the Culinary Historians of Chicago.

    Oct 25, 2025·1h 18m
  10. 10

    The Legacy and Impact of the Farm-to-Table Movement in Chicago

    Apr 17, 2025·1h 13m
  11. 11

    Two Great Chefs: Chicago’s Evolution as a Food Mecca

    Feb 18, 2025·1h 22m
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    Jan 8, 2025·1h 16m
  13. 13

    How Vienna Changed Baking Everywhere - Rick Rodgers

    Jan 8, 2025·1h 16m
  14. 14

    Chicago’s Astounding Food Evolution: 1990 ’til Now

    Dec 17, 2024·1h 16m
  15. 15

    The Story of Chicago’s South Asians and Their Food

    Dec 5, 2024·1h 2m
  16. 16

    Leftovers A History of Food Waste & Preservation

    Dec 5, 2024·1h 19m
  17. 17

    The Glory of Chicago-Style BBQ, Dominique Leach

    Oct 31, 2024·57m
  18. 18

    The Soul of Jewish Food

    Sep 29, 2024·1h 13m
  19. 19

    Meticulous Process of Recipe Writing with Raeanne Sarazen

    The episode introduces a guest with a background in culinary history and recipe writing, discussing her career and contributions to food journalism.

    Sep 19, 2024·1h 13m
  20. 20

    My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories

    Aug 20, 2024·48m
  21. 21

    How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America

    Jun 11, 2024·1h 10m
  22. 22

    From Bean to Bar – Exploring the Complex World of Chocolate

    Mar 1, 2024·1h 11m
  23. 23

    Ignite The Conversation: A Exploration Into Chicago-style BBQ

    Feb 26, 2024·58m
  24. 24

    A History of the World in 10 Dinners: 2,000 Years, 100 Recipes

    Dec 13, 2023·50m
  25. 25

    The Delmonico Way

    Nov 10, 2023·1h 15m
  26. 26

    Feeding the Art Deco Spirit

    Oct 17, 2023·52m
  27. 27

    What’s behind Italy’s ingredients?

    Oct 5, 2023·1h 40m
  28. 28

    Identification of Mushrooms: More than the sum of their parts

    Oct 4, 2023·1h 14m
  29. 29

    Madison's Magical Market

    Sep 21, 2023·1h 7m
  30. 30

    Much ado about masalas—a deep dive into Indian Cuisine

    Sep 1, 2023·1h 33m
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    Paul Prud'homme, Dinner with the President

    Jul 13, 2023·1h 4m
  32. 32

    Flora, Fauna and Foodways with Nancy Webster, Archivist

    An archivist discusses an outdoor exhibit on flora, fauna, and foodways in Highland Park, based on a conference presentation.

    Jul 7, 2023·45m
  33. 33

    Live from Rome: A Slice of Rice - Italian Style

    Jun 11, 2023·1h 37m
  34. 34

    Colombian Exchange Hit World Like Culinary Comet

    Jun 1, 2023·1h 1m
  35. 35

    Fieldwork: A Forager’s Memoir

    May 2, 2023·56m
  36. 36

    Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites

    Apr 9, 2023·1h 11m
  37. 37

    What you probably didn’t know about Indian food

    Mar 30, 2023·1h 9m
  38. 38

    The Multiple Heritages of Irish Soda Bread

    Mar 14, 2023·1h 28m
  39. 39

    Advances in science and community science are positively impacting fungal conservation

    Mar 7, 2023·1h 14m
  40. 40

    History of American Pies and Illinois is Well Represented

    Feb 26, 2023·1h 8m
  41. 41

    Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France

    Feb 16, 2023·1h 15m
  42. 42

    Mooooving Day – Transhumance and the Impact on Dairy Cultures

    Jan 26, 2023·1h 18m
  43. 43

    Truffles with Susi Gott Séguret

    A culinary historian introduces a guest chef and author who will discuss her book on truffles and Appalachian culinary traditions.

    Jan 11, 2023·1h 6m
  44. 44

    People's Place: Soul Food Restaurants & the Civil Rights Era

    Dec 31, 2022·1h 10m
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    Last Kitchen Tour at the Butz House, March 22, 2015

    Dec 30, 2022·20m
  46. 46

    The Turkey, An American Story

    Dec 14, 2022·41m
  47. 47

    Rose Levy Beranbaum: The Cookie Bible

    Dec 13, 2022·1h 22m
  48. 48

    Chinese Home Cooking with The Woks of Life

    Catherine Lambrecht introduces a Chinese American Museum exhibit on Chinese cuisine in America, sharing a story about Kevin Pang's father starting a YouTube channel to preserve family recipes.

    Dec 11, 2022·1h 26m
  49. 49

    Naomi Duguid, A Salty Talk

    Dec 1, 2022·1h 35m
  50. 50

    From ‘Peanut Weddings’ to ‘Beef Stands’: The Socio-Culinary History of Chicago’s ‘Italian Beef’

    Nov 30, 2022·1h 19m