You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

(S6 EP18) Why are eggs so wonderful? Come find out as Rick and Kate talk about one of their favorite foods. From their versatility to their health benefits, they are an amazing resource. Since perhaps the dawn of time, eggs have been a valuable food source that have sustained us while providing tons of flavor.  How do you shop for them? How do you store them? How do you use them? Kate and Rick hav...

(S6 EP17) Cast iron is wildly popular and versatile, but how do you season it, maintain it, clean it, and prevent it from rusting? These are the many questions facing Rick and Kate as they talk about this cooking staple. It retains heat wonderfully, and is another way to create flavor, but is it worth the effort? Sure, the first known use of cast iron cookware dates back to the Han Dynasty in Chin...

(S6 EP16) Get ready for a review of perhaps the tastiest pecan pie ever. Kate and Rick are joined by actor Ana Ortiz-Monasterio Draa, a certified Galveston, Texas Tourism Ambassador who brought us the world famous Gaido's pecan pie to taste. Pecan pie may reign supreme on your table during the holiday season, but this version of the American-born dessert gives us a strong reason to break from trad...

(S6 EP15) Hot Topics is back and under a new moniker. "Flash in the Pan" now covers all the funny, fascinating, and wonderfully bizarre food news and trends Kate and Rick love. In this episode, find out a way office workers in France are now able to dine that won't get them arrested, and an interesting hack for your unripe avocado. Do you know that 3D printed food is now a thing? Yes, you heard th...

(S6 EP14) Kate and Rick's favorite dips are on the table, and boy is this table bountiful! Discussing dips that range from beans to seafood to cheese to veggies, they have a lot of flavors on the mind. Dips can make excellent spreads, snacks, meals, or party fare. Rick and Kate have assembled a long list of easy-to-make dips with wonderfully varied flavor profiles, ranging from light and healthy t...

(S6 EP13) When you seek comfort foods, it's hard to eat healthy and clean 100% of the time. Also, eating foods you crave that may be considered unhealthy isn't sustainable either. So, how do we find the sweet spot in between? It's time to think about healthy(er) comfort foods. In this episode, Kate and Rick share some options that can bring you comfort, keep it healthier, and land in between these...

(S6 EP12)Do you like it thin? Thick? Or stuffed? One of the most popular foods, delivered to the American menu by immigrants, makes it to the podcast this episode. Kate and Rick definitely have their opinions on what makes a great pizza. Discover the meaning behind the name for one of the most popular pizzas on menus everywhere, and what Detroit-style pizza actually is. From a homemade cast iron p...

(S6 EP11) Americans eat 4.5 billion tacos every year, they are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and show up on bar menus and fine dining restaurants. One of the most popular handheld street foods gets a breakdown and build up from Rick and Kate. The deceptively simple food can be more complex than you might imagine. To help you live your best taco life, Kate and Rick cover fillings, toppings,...

(S6 EP10) Ahhh…the great outdoors! Summer is here and it brings to mind hiking, biking, walking and…eating outside! Along with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, it also means there is no better time to think about meeting your friends in the fresh air of summer. What dishes are the best to prepare (or buy) to make your outdoor dining experience memorable? Fancy picnics may have originated so hu...

(S6 EP9) It's summer and that means one thing!  Burger time! (Okay, who are we kidding, we know these are a year-round treat). Kate and Rick talk you through some great ideas for making yourself some homemade burgers. Whether you are a carnivore, vegetarian, or pescatarian they have tips and ideas that will make your burgers special. What spices work best with a protein or vegetable? What binder i...

(S6 EP8) Summer is approaching and the call of salad grows stronger. What are the ingredients you really love that will encourage you to eat more greens? A good seasoning? A tasty vinaigrette? Rick and Kate have some suggestions that will help jumpstart, or deepen, your salad habit. The definition of salad has changed over the years, so staying clear on what a healthy salad is remains important. B...

(S6 EP7) It's time for some of the hottest (and funniest) breaking food news. When it comes to home cooking and home drink mixing during COVID-19, are you still going strong or are you feeling exhausted? Kate and Rick have some fun facts about where you might fall (and a few new titles you might want to start using around the house). A fast food chain has been busy with some new options to help ge...

(S6 EP6) Herbs can be one of the best ways to add flavor to any dish. Rick and Kate talk about their favorite herbs, how to use them, and how they can help you stay healthy in a tasty world. Also, Jackie Beyer, from The Green Organic Garden Podcast, stops by to talk about growing herbs and composting. If you ever thought about composting — even in an apartment — Jackie has some simple suggestions...

(S6 EP5) Rick and Kate have completed their 4-week cleanse/reset and are excited to share their results. Did either of them get an energy boost? Did either of them gain control of their cravings? Was there improved digestive health? How about improved mental and emotional health? These are all benefits of engaging in a cleanse/reset, so tune in to see what happened for them. You'll also hear about...

(S6 EP4) It's getting steamy in here... Hot Topics VII is full of fun facts! Have you ever heard of a ghost kitchen? Well, no worries! Kate and Rick are on it. Find out the updates on meal kits and the sad news about Godiva. Hey! What's that smell? Kate and Rick know. You may be surprised to find out you could be manipulated into tipping more by a simple color scheme. Rick and Kate also share new...

(S6 EP3) Rick and Kate are embarking on a 4-week cleanse/reset - wish them luck! Have you ever done a cleanse or a reset before? Kate and Rick share their past experiences, as well as the choices they are making right now to stay healthy in a tasty world. Join them as they talk about the purpose of a cleanse, the resetting of habits, the value of intermittent fasting, how to navigate the world of...

(S6 EP2) What are legumes and pulses, and what is the difference between them? Kate and Rick still may not know after this episode. What they do know is that these foods have an impressive nutritional profile and are one of the best plant-based sources of protein. Yes they are high in carbs and calories, but they are also a fiber-rich, versatile versatile food source that can create many tasty mea...

(S6 EP1) Season 6 of You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night is off to a healthy start. Kate and Rick share the meals they had over the holiday and how they worked to stay healthy in a tasty holiday world. From a braised dish to an Indian snack, a classic roast to a Maryland tradition, there is lots of flavor. Amchur and jaggery -- that's right, you heard correctly -- are up for discussion, plus l...

Kate and Rick take you on a tour of the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pa. From a mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwich shop, to a specialized condiment stand, to an exotic mushroom stall, they interview some of the people behind what is considered one of the greatest public, non-profit markets in America. The market dates back to 1693 and houses mostly small, local, and family owned bus...

Kate and Rick continue with their favorite Trader Joe's items in Part Two of Trader Joe's Tips.  Pick up some tips from these unofficial experts, who have tried so much of the TJ's stock. They cover frozen foods, dairy items, sweets, and snack sections. You'll also hear how they made tasty egg drop soup and a coconut peanut quinoa bake! . . . . . You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongo...

How will you be celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Thanksgiving is the first of the major (indoor) holidays to be celebrated during the coronavirus pandemic, and it may look a bit different this year. Is your celebrations going to be traditional, modified, or solo? Whatever it is, Kate and Rick have some great ideas about how you can fill the day with fun food and gratitude. From buffet tips to h...

Have you ever heard of a tiny, relatively unknown, highly specialized food chain called Trader John's -- no, that's not it. Trader Jane's! Yes! That's it --wait, no it's not. Joe's! Trader Joe's! That's it! Kate and Rick take you through their favorite items, and talk about what makes Trader Joe's an exceptional choice for your shopping needs (and no, Trader Joe's did not sponsor this episode, but...

How sweet are you? Are you a fan of Diet Coke? Is honey your thing? If you can recall TAB this might be the discussion for you. Sweeteners provide the taste we may crave, but how healthy are they? If it's natural or artificial, will it make a difference in your health? Kate and Rick talk about what they use and don't use, and RDN and friend of the podcast Vicki Shanta-Retelny drops by to give us t...

Do you eat meat? Would you like to eat less in order to stay healthy in a tasty world? Rick and Kate break down the meat substitutes that over 79 million people used in 2019. Meat substitutes are no longer just for vegetarians and the butt of jokes for carnivores. They are one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry, enticing meat eaters that want replacements that smell and taste lik...

Gregg Clunis from the Tiny Leaps, Big Changes podcast joins Kate and Rick for a discussion about the small things you can do to cultivate bigger shifts in your life. Making meaningful and long term change can be one of the most difficult things to do, especially when it comes to staying healthy in a tasty world. In a world that requires adapting on an almost daily basis, how do you break down the...