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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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The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining
Hidden gemThe 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 - 2
Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen
Hidden gemA 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
Rich History of Lebanese Baking with Maureen Abood
Hidden gemScott 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
Oakford Pecans - a story of discovery and Update on Pumpkin Squash
Hidden gemChicago Foodways Roundtable's episode centers on Linda Elks's Oakford pecans and Catherine Lambrack's Dickinson squash update.
Nov 25, 2025·51m·5 clips - 5
Foods of the African Diaspora, Rahim Muhammad and Magic Johnson, Mahari restaurant, Chicago’s Hyde Park
Hidden gemRahim 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 - 6
White House Asian Chefs with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang
Oct 25, 2025·1h 2m - 7
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Oct 25, 2025·1h 2m - 8
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
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
The Legacy and Impact of the Farm-to-Table Movement in Chicago
Apr 17, 2025·1h 13m - 11
Two Great Chefs: Chicago’s Evolution as a Food Mecca
Feb 18, 2025·1h 22m - 12
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Jan 8, 2025·1h 16m - 13
How Vienna Changed Baking Everywhere - Rick Rodgers
Jan 8, 2025·1h 16m - 14
Chicago’s Astounding Food Evolution: 1990 ’til Now
Dec 17, 2024·1h 16m - 15
The Story of Chicago’s South Asians and Their Food
Dec 5, 2024·1h 2m - 16
Leftovers A History of Food Waste & Preservation
Dec 5, 2024·1h 19m - 17
The Glory of Chicago-Style BBQ, Dominique Leach
Oct 31, 2024·57m - 18
The Soul of Jewish Food
Sep 29, 2024·1h 13m - 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
My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories
Aug 20, 2024·48m - 21
How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America
Jun 11, 2024·1h 10m - 22
From Bean to Bar – Exploring the Complex World of Chocolate
Mar 1, 2024·1h 11m - 23
Ignite The Conversation: A Exploration Into Chicago-style BBQ
Feb 26, 2024·58m - 24
A History of the World in 10 Dinners: 2,000 Years, 100 Recipes
Dec 13, 2023·50m - 25
The Delmonico Way
Nov 10, 2023·1h 15m - 26
Feeding the Art Deco Spirit
Oct 17, 2023·52m - 27
What’s behind Italy’s ingredients?
Oct 5, 2023·1h 40m - 28
Identification of Mushrooms: More than the sum of their parts
Oct 4, 2023·1h 14m - 29
Madison's Magical Market
Sep 21, 2023·1h 7m - 30
Much ado about masalas—a deep dive into Indian Cuisine
Sep 1, 2023·1h 33m - 31
Paul Prud'homme, Dinner with the President
Jul 13, 2023·1h 4m - 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
Live from Rome: A Slice of Rice - Italian Style
Jun 11, 2023·1h 37m - 34
Colombian Exchange Hit World Like Culinary Comet
Jun 1, 2023·1h 1m - 35
Fieldwork: A Forager’s Memoir
May 2, 2023·56m - 36
Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Apr 9, 2023·1h 11m - 37
What you probably didn’t know about Indian food
Mar 30, 2023·1h 9m - 38
The Multiple Heritages of Irish Soda Bread
Mar 14, 2023·1h 28m - 39
Advances in science and community science are positively impacting fungal conservation
Mar 7, 2023·1h 14m - 40
History of American Pies and Illinois is Well Represented
Feb 26, 2023·1h 8m - 41
Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France
Feb 16, 2023·1h 15m - 42
Mooooving Day – Transhumance and the Impact on Dairy Cultures
Jan 26, 2023·1h 18m - 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
People's Place: Soul Food Restaurants & the Civil Rights Era
Dec 31, 2022·1h 10m - 45
Last Kitchen Tour at the Butz House, March 22, 2015
Dec 30, 2022·20m - 46
The Turkey, An American Story
Dec 14, 2022·41m - 47
Rose Levy Beranbaum: The Cookie Bible
Dec 13, 2022·1h 22m - 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
Naomi Duguid, A Salty Talk
Dec 1, 2022·1h 35m - 50
From ‘Peanut Weddings’ to ‘Beef Stands’: The Socio-Culinary History of Chicago’s ‘Italian Beef’
Nov 30, 2022·1h 19m