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Today's guest is Chef Darrick Tucker, Jr., who has spent 25 years in the culinary industry. We talk about his work as a dual credit instructor with Ivy Tech and food truck operator. 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/ChicagoFoodieSi...

Today's guest is Jayne Grelewicz, owner of The Lakehouse & Cabana Airbnb on Bass Lake - and fellow Trader Joe's enthusiast. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/WHQhchDP3Vk Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieS...

Our guests on this show are Sun and Chuck Scates, owners of Fluid Coffee Roasters, which has seven locations in Northwest Indiana. They share how they began the business, which was a longtime dream for them both, what goes into roasting high quality coffee and how the business has grown to seven locations in Northwest Indiana. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video...

Today's guest is Monica Jimenez-Susoreny, owner of Las Mamacitas Food Truck and Catering. 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 Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith, indiana, returns to talk about how the beer industry has changed and the future of craft brewing. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNGg6EkVKY Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters faceboo...

Our guest today is Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith as we chat all things beer and the state of the craft brewery industry. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iyMZyJO4o   Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/Chicag...

On this episode we welcomed Peggy and Matthew Blackwell, owner’s of Tiny’s Coffee Bar in Gary’s historic Miller Beach. The mother-son duo talk about the origins of the business and the building, the Miller community and downtown business district, the expansive beer and spirits menu, the varied breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, the events held at the space at more. 

This show’s guest is Natalie Cooper, owner of The Woodlands at Cooper Farm in Otis, along with a call in from Ryan and Seth of Nude Dude Food. Ryan and Seth will be the featured chefs at the Valentine’s Day Dinner at the farm on February 14. We talked about the menu, the farm and plans for the venue in 2026. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clips from this epi...

On today's show, Eric Berindei joins us to talk about Lincoln Kitchen, a type of food court in Valparaiso that offers delivery, carry-out and dine in under one roof - where you can order a variety of cuisines from a dozen independent restaurants all in one place with one purchase.  Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon! Find...

On this show, I suggest a list of new restaurants to enjoy in 2026 (two per month) from my book Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana. 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/@ChicagoFoodie...

My guest, Paul Steinweg, and I talk about foodie highlights of 2025. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOWKImWs0wo Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This week's episode features Sage Popovich, who recently launched a new catering venture called Raising the Bar. She aims to take pressure off of hosts with customized menus and special touches.  Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KUjKvSQhUY Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chic...

This episode features guest Becky Clark, the other half of Chicago Foodie Sisters. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1kHh9ZDvb4 Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters tiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSister...

On this episode, we have as our guest Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, founder and owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith, IN.  Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/x8rEX3Y400A Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesisters facebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters instagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisters ti...

Today's guest is my foodie friend, Janet Williams. We talked about our Thanksgiving feasts and some of the local places voted as the best in the region.

Today's guest is Cheryl Dornberg, founder of Mrs. Dornberg's Culinary Experience, a national board certified health and wellness coach and certified culinary nutrition expert.

Today's guest is Carla Johnson, owner of Bread Baby, a sourdough baker in Valparaiso. 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

This episode features guest Leticia "Lettie" Becerra, owner of Aurora B Boutique and passionate foodie. We talk about her favorite family recipes, food memories an annual traditions, like her annual pie day! Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqbsDznFXz8 Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.y...

This episode features guests Mary and Kaye with Tri Kappa who joined the show to talk about the upcoming Taste of Valparaiso event that the organization is planning. It's the 30th year for the event that will feature samples from $25 different restaurants. They also shared the many community projects that the non-profit supports in the community. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters...

This episode features Dawn Huston, owner of Goblin Duneside Bar & Eatery in Beverly Shores. In this episode we talked about the beginnings of the business, the menu, the special events, the wine club 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...

 This episode features guest Melanie Curtis, owner of Gene Catering and Desserts. We talked about her experience working at Charlie Trotter's throughout high school, the delicious soul food specialties and desserts she prepares, the festivals she participates in and future plans for her business. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Com...

This episode features guest Natalie Cooper, owner of The Woodlands at Cooper Farm in Otis, Indiana. This wedding and special event venue has been in Natalie‘s family since the 1950s and was originally in dairy farm that was established in the late 1800s. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie Sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AenKB5DDaeE Find...

This episode features guest Amanda Calzada, a member of the family that owns Pico de Gallo Mexican Restaurant in Hammond and is a food vendor at local markets. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clips from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZjSWk26RtI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_BKmmaRTTA Find us at: www. ChicagoFoodieSisters.com m.youtube.com/...

This episode features guest Becky Clark, the other half of Chicago Foodie Sisters. 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

This episode features guest Angela Maletta, co-owner of Maletta’s Hot Sauce, a local scratch-made sauce company producing a variety of heat levels. 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/ChicagoFoodieSiste...