You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

Who knew corn has so many uses outside of food preparation? Kate and Rick are a-maized (see what we did there?) by all that it can do in addition to powering our health. Corn sometimes gets a bad rap for its sugar content, but it turns out it isn't as bad as we thought. Favorite uses of corn from salads to soup to salsas will be covered. As a bonus, Kate finally finds a wonderful substitute for mu...

Did you know that the Instant Pot has an alarm that sounds if something is burning? Well Rick didn't but now he does. After their previous episode Instant Pot Part I, in which Kate tries to convince Rick to use his brand new pot that has been sitting unused on his counter for the better part of a year,  Rick has tried it and has a lot to report. From eggs to black lentils to curry fish, things hav...

How is it possible that understanding these four elements is pretty much everything we need to know to cook well? Rick and Kate take the lead from Samin Nosrat, author of the New York Times best-selling cookbook and star of the Nefflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. They break down each component and how they use it (or don't use it enough) when cooking. With hundreds of choices of salt, how do you...

Rick and Kate interview the founders of the popular blog Life Is No Yoke about smoothies, salads, vegan queso, and tons of other ways to use that expensive machine sitting on your counter. Did you know you can chop salad in the Vitamix?! Even if you don't own a Vitamix, they teach you how you can use a regular blender to power your health. How about cashews and red pepper turning into something ch...

Summer is here! The time of the year most associated with fresher fruit, vegetables, grilling, and being outdoors. Kate and Rick share the foods they are most looking forward to consuming this summer. Flavored water, various salads, and fresh fruit are all on the menu. Kate offers up her famous grilled salad, and Rick shares his most recent veggie burger endeavor. Wondering exactly how much meat a...

What exactly is an Instant Pot and how does it work? Why should you care? Join Rick and Kate as they discuss the product that has swept the nation. More than 1.5 million people follow Instant Pot's official Facebook page, and over 5.5 million sing the praises of this phenomenon on various Instant Pot-related pages. From eggs to meat, grains to legumes, this is a go-to product for quicker and more...

  Kate and Rick continue their discussion of the exciting things they have been cooking lately and how important it is to love what you cook and cook what you love. From a giant skillet cookie to a smoked manhattan cocktail to sausage and greens, Rick and Kate share tasty meal inspirations, fun tips, and hacks. You can also learn about Kate's ongoing battle with her cast iron pans, and why soy sau...

Kate and Rick discuss the exciting things they have been cooking lately and how important it is to love cooking what you are cooking. Ever worked with a nut bag? Well Kate has and has opinions. Ever put vermouth in your soup? Well Rick has and it has changed him forever. Also, coming back to the tastiness of smoothies, really upping the flavor of your quinoa and faro, and the lies about caramelize...

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is currently consumed by fire, so Rick and Kate call an emergency session to discuss what the Cathedral means to them, and the French food that inspires them. From a crèpe stand in front of Notre Dame to classic dishes including coq au vin, seafood bouillabaisse, and bread & cheese, they chat about the great food from one of their favorite cities. Join them to send...

Rick and Kate are HOT! Hot, hot, hot about several issues. There is something suspicious about Rob Lowe's new role that Kate and Rick are trying to get to the bottom of. There is more bad news out of Utah, and it involves a tip you may not have known about your slow cooker. Also, if you didn't think Rick and Kate could have a prolonged, in depth, overly-specific discussion about dipping sauces, we...

Kate and Rick interview Andrew "Kappy" Kaplan, the host and executive producer of one of the hottest podcasts in the culinary world. On Beyond The Plate, Kappy sits down with the world's culinary elite to explore their journey into the industry and the social impact they have made in their community. All the chefs you've heard Rick and Kate obsess over, well, Kappy gets to interview all of them. D...

There is definitely nothing fishy going on in this episode. If you like fish, don't like fish, or somewhat enjoy fish, this episode has something for you. Kate and Rick talk about why fish can be an important and healthy addition to your diet, and why fish are amazing animals. Rick and Kate each share a story from their childhood that forever changed their relationship to this important protein. D...

Why is cheese so good and why do people love it? Hopefully Kate and Rick can provide some insight into the phenomenon of cheese, glorious cheese. To be honest, they are very excited about this topic and will definitely appear partisan. How does cheese satisfy a primal need within us? What role does cheese play in the survival of the species?  Ever heard of Cheese.com? Well, Kate and Rick will intr...

Do you think about the hygiene practices of servers in restaurants? No? Well, Rick spends an inordinate amount of time concerning himself with this issue and he has lots of questions. Should a server be chewing as they exit the kitchen? When should hand washing happen? Exactly how much face touching is appropriate? Kate opens up her counseling couch to help Rick figure it out. Also, Skyler Schremp...

The fourth (!) season of You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night begins with Kate and Rick offering a preview of what's coming up this year, a discussion about their (very different) Christmas meals, Marianne Williamson, Nostradamus, and more. As part of their ongoing restaurant review series, they visit Bobby Flay's Mediterranean-inspired Gato in New York.

What do you do when other people's energy invades your space? How do you protect your own vibe? Have you cultivated the habit of negative or positive thinking? In this episode Kate and Rick talk about specific ways that other people's energy can affect you. They cover how to protect your own energy, and how to manage the energy you receive from other people including the annoying woman behind you...

What's so bad about fast food anyway? How much is too much? Is any amount okay? In this episode Kate and Rick talk to Lifestyle Nutritionist and author Vicki Shanta Retelny about fast food and how to indulge in it mindfully (if you choose to).  Vicki offers great advice about quality calories vs. empty calories, maintaining flexibility in your eating habits, and the ripple effect of how what you e...

Have you seen Melissa McCarthy in her new movie  Can You Ever Forgive Me?  Well, Rick and Kate have, and they have opinions on the presence of large women in films. What was Rebel Wilson really thinking when she made a plus-size blunder on Twitter promoting her film  Isn't it Romantic ? What role can we all take in feeding those less fortunate? Wanna know what they claim is "the new kale", the nex...

We all know how essential water is for our health. Do you drink enough? How much water should you be consuming daily? Kate and Rick chat about the importance of this amazing fluid and how it is crucial to our health, weight, and digestion. Do you prefer hot or cold water, and is there a benefit to one? Also, they discuss the energetic and spiritual properties of water, and how they might apply to...

If you dine out this is your episode! What are the things you do and don't do that help your server? Are you a dirty plate stacker? How long do you take to order while your server is standing patiently waiting? Kate and Rick have the answers for you. Their guest Skyler Schrempp has been in the restaurant industry for over 15 years and offers many great insights from the point of view of your serve...

Why should we be eating chocolate—ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS? With Halloween fast approaching, Kate and Rick discuss the health benefits of this ancient, dark nectar, from its historical beginnings in current day Central America to its popularity during Halloween and other American holidays. They also discuss the largest chocolate bunny ever made and how many cups the great Montezuma reportedly drank...

What will you be eating in the coming year? Cauliflower ice cream? Canned fished salad? Moringa? What's moringa, you ask? Kate and Rick have the answer to that question along with the experts' predictions for food trends in 2019. From the rise of vinegar drinks to the staying power of quinoa to the science of Ayurveda, Rick and Kate cover what seems interesting, and more importantly, what seems su...

Rick and Kate get to the bottom of the age-old question: Is coffee good for you or bad for you? Do you consume one of the estimated 4 million cups of coffee per day in the US? How much coffee is too much? Come find out as Rick and Kate sip coffee. Sure, coffee can get you going in the morning and drain your wallet, but it can also provide much needed health benefits while helping to decrease the r...

  Do you eat more or less when you're with friends? How do your friends make your life better? Kate and Rick talk about the health benefits of friendship, as well as potential negatives in the form of food pushers. We also make a True Confession about our disastrous eating on a recent weekend with friends. Do as we say, not as we do, people!

How did you sleep last night? Rick had a rough one and Kate, as usual, slept well. In this episode, Kate and Rick cover how sleep (or lack thereof) affects your weight, health and well-being. Do you delay sleep? Does your partner's sleeping affect yours? Have you considered how sleep deprivation affects your doctor's capabilities? Well, Kate and Rick have and it's not pretty. Do you know what the...