Good Bytes

Today's guests are Carol and Kearny from Tri Kappa Valparaiso, who let us in on who will be at the 2026 Taste of Valparaiso Event and share some of the good things the organization does for the community. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters faceb...

Today's guest is award-winning writer and author, Jane Ammeson. Jane joins us to talk about food and history in the region and some of her books that are focused on Northwest Indiana. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWEhqpRGgUc Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesis...

On this show is Chicken Salad Girl who tells us about her long career in the food industry and all the flavors of chicken salad and fresh sides offered at her location at Nana Claire's Kitchen. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1RCTx_IJmk Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicag...

On the show today is Gina Grisafi. Her family owns The Original John's Pizzeria in Munster and she can be found on Tuesdays at the Valparaiso market selling the restaurant's marinara sauce. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI_4bOT1Xrk Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicag...

Today's guest is Lettie Becerra, a local owner of a market and online boutique called Aurora B Boutique and talented baker and foodie. We talk about her recent blue ribbon shortbread cookies that she entered at the Lake County Fair and other foodie topics. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieS...

Our guest on this episode is Margaret McCormick, owner of Farrissey Farm in LaPorte.

Today's guest is Oxana G. from Oxana Bakes. A native of Russia, she enjoys introducing others to European treats. She talks about some of the baked goods she creates, how she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and what goes into her seasonal boxes that you can purchase. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www....

Guest is Joanna Gulley of Man's Man Chili who visited to talk about her family's special spice recipe and the chili cook-off that they organize with winners qualifying for the World Chili Championships this fall in Texas. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chica...

Jan Parr, the Dunes Diva, returns to talk about what's happening in the region restaurant scene. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Penny Vicini, owner of Vicini Farms in Eau Claire, Michigan. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guests are from Explore Elgin Area. Mary Dulabaum, Community Outreach and Marketing Manager and Krisilee Murphy, President and CEO, join us to talk about all there is to do and see - and EAT - in the Elgin Area of the Chicago suburbs. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.y...

Food and Entertainment journalist Eloise Valadez joins us to talk about food in the Region and some of the recent Best of the Region winners in the food and dining category. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instag...

Our guest on this episode is my husband, Paul. We talked about our recent good bites, 4th of July and summer cooking and grilling tips. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.co...

Today's guest is Sonya Nash, CDME, who is CEO of Visit Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB.  Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On this episode we talk to Jan Parr of Beverly Shores, founder of the blog Dunes Diva. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On this episode our guest is Dave Niven, owner of Big Guy BBQ. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Our guest on this episode is Anna, owner of Welp Makes and baker of cookies, bagels, English muffins and more. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Chef Michael Lanzerotte, Culinary Director for Meraki Hospitality, overseeing all kitchens/menus for Provecho, Ramen District, The Grand Catering and Events and The Lighthouse Restaurant; as well as co-owner of Home Sweet Hive, a business focusing on making quality natural products, using local ingredients and co-owner/farmer of Rolling Fog Farmstead.  Catch video clips on ou...

Joining the show today is Rebecca Von Feldt, new owner of Be Good Juicerie in Valparaiso. She talks about her culinary background, her shift to the wellness world that included massage school and how her three businesses promote a sense of community and healthy lifestyle. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. Ch...

Today's guest is Eloise Valadez, who has been in the field of journalism for 40 years, covering entertainment and the culinary scene in Northwest Indiana.  Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/Chicag...

Today's guests are mother-daughter duo and business partners Jenn and Vicki Kerr, owners of Blue Moon Barn & Vintage Market in Westville. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters...

Nicki Caylor, owner of Running Vines Winery in Chesterton, talks about the origins on the business and what they offer there. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@Chicago...

Stephanie Smith returns to talk about food in the Region and my sister, Becky Clark, and I talk about some of our favorite foods. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSis...

Today's guest is Stephanie Smith from the South Shore CVA who talked about some of the festivals and activities to enjoy in the region, including Pierogi Fest and the It's A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit at the Indiana Welcome Center. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m....

Chef Darrick Tucker, Jr. is our guest today. We chat about his food trailer, Southern Roots. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters