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You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

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Join Rick and Kate’s conversation about the endless challenge of getting and staying healthy in a tasty world. Topics range from comfort food, to healthy recipes, to advice on navigating social eating, to using mediation and other tools to get back on track. Come have a healthy laugh with us!

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Chicago, Il

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Join Rick and Kate’s conversation about the endless challenge of getting and staying healthy in a tasty world. Topics range from comfort food, to healthy recipes, to advice on navigating social eating, to using mediation and other tools to get back on track. Come have a healthy laugh with us!

Language:

English


Episodes
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Breakfast: To eat or not to eat

5/1/2024
(S9 E8) Rick and Kate are here to talk about one of the most interesting meals of the day. Breakfast! From their favorites to their not-so-favorites, they break down a variety of options that comprise breakfast foods. They also tackle toe big question, is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or does it just have really good PR? The research seems to be non-committal about its benefits, but Kate and Rick talk about the pros and cons to get you thinking about some new options as well as old. Also on the menu for discussion is a unexpectedly tasty canned asparagus meal and an Indian feast. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:42:16

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Earth Day Eating: Honoring Mother Nature and Ourselves

4/15/2024
(S9 E7) Kate and Rick are excited to dive into how Earth Day can be an inspiration for staying healthy in a tasty world. From climate conscious eating to regenerative food, find out what small thing you can do to make a difference in the world and your health. They have the foods you should avoid and the foods you should include in your endeavor, along with ideas on how to be more earth-conscious eating out. Also up for discussion is a new version of old favorite saag paneer, and Tartiflette (yes you read that right!) . . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:45:15

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Shrinkflation: Sneaky downsizing

4/1/2024
(S9 E6) Have you noticed grocery items getting smaller for the same or higher price? Like they think we won't notice? Well Rick and Kate sure have, and they are here to rant about shrinkflation. From snack food to cat food, cake mix to coffee, less material in a same or larger package is becoming the norm. Come hear how Kate's goat is getting got! Also up for discussion in the What I Ate section is a ginger, sweet potato, kale, lentil and coconut milk stew (which obviously needs a shorter name), and a creative black bean soup. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:37:32

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Flash in the pan: Free food, state snacks, and butter chicken controversy

3/15/2024
(S9 E5) Kate and Rick are back with the hottest topics in the food world. From a new veggie dog on the market to an unusually flavored drink from Starbucks, Rick and Kate have all the food news that is funny, weird, and sometimes tasty. What is the secret ingredient reshaping the English tea experience? What airport will soon have a vineyard on the roof? A soporific mocktail and a secret Taylor Swift won’t give up are also on the menu. In the What I Ate section, an Asian feast and mom's pasta sauce are up for discussion. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:39:18

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The Bear: Our Current Favorite Food Show

3/1/2024
(S9 E4) Hulu's The Bear is one of the most popular and award winning shows currently streaming, and it happens to be one of Kate and Rick's favorite's. In this episode, Kate and Rick share why they think it's just not another show about food but so much more. From what food means to the characters, to how people use food to express love, and the role that service plays in making someone feel special. They also talk about the famous Chicago restaurants that are featured on the show. Also, in the What I Ate section, they talk about a tasty root vegetable soup and a black lentil dish. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:35:19

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Homemade Stock and Broth: Everything you need to know

2/15/2024
(S9 E3) Call it broth, call it stock, but whatever you call it, Kate and Rick are here to share the secrets of this base used in so many dishes. From the simplicity of vegetable stock to the complexity of bone broth, they break down the four main types of stock and teach you how to make them. From ingredients to equipment, they outline streamlined production of this liquid gold that will transform your cooking. Whether you want to boil vegetables or bones, this episode is one for you. Also up for discussion is a tasty green curry and a Moroccan chickpea soup (they learned since recording the episode that it is a variant of Harira). . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:44:53

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2024 Food Trends: What's in, out, and in again

2/1/2024
(S9 E2) Get ready to drink your meal! That's right - you heard it here first - and it's not what you think. Meal-flavored cocktails are amongst the wildest trends predicted for 2024. Rick and Kate give you a quick review of 2023 trends before launching into the highlights of '24. Get ready to review your frozen food section as changes are coming. Be prepared to enjoy "small luxuries" (in both senses of the word). Do you have the right appliance to trend with the rest of the country? And exactly how will you encounter buckwheat? Also, up for discussion is a couscous meal and a feast including... wait for it... meat chips! . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:30:29

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Fly me to Chicago: Rick Visits Kate

1/15/2024
(S9 E1) To celebrate the launch of season 10, Rick flies to Chicago so he and Kate can kick things off right. On the menu is an at-first weird, but ultimately tasty, roasted cauliflower and arugula salad. Also, a New Year's Eve dinner at a tasty Italian restaurant, and a brunch at a Chicago institution are things you won't want to miss. Have you ever tried Ina Garten's caramelized onion dip? Have you ever gone to Costco on New Year's Eve? Well they did, and they have the 411. A mushroom soup and a dinner prepared by a friend are up for discussion in the What I Ate section. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:36:20

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Kitchen Tools: Our top picks

12/15/2023
(S8 E24) When cooking is the only job you’ve got to do in your kitchen, you must have the right tools to get the job done. Rick and Kate are walking you through their favorite cooking implements and equipment that can make your job easier and your food tastier. Chopping, blending, mincing, opening, cleaning, boiling, braising, slicing – if there is a task, there is most likely a tool to help you be your best. Find out what will help you save time and make your food tastier. And if you're looking for gift ideas for that foodie in your life, they offer a lot of great suggestions! Liquid smoke and a tasty winter panzanella are also up for discussion in this episode.

Duration:00:35:30

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Flash in the Pan: Chip trends, fish flavored liquor, and bananas ruin everything

12/2/2023
(S8 E23) Get ready for the hottest and trendiest news items! Kate and Rick close out the year with the breaking food news items you should be aware of (or at least laugh about). Do the tags that seal the bread bags actually mean anything? Which country has the greatest number of the world's best restaurants? And which chili pepper did the Guiness Book of World Records name as the hottest pepper ever? Also, the top food names for animals and a pizza that gets spicier as you eat it round out the list. Up for discussion in the What I Ate section is stuffed mushroom caps, and an appetizer that involved a visit to the Mars Cheese Castle in Wisconsin. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:54:00

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Lentil up: types, tips, and favorite recipes

11/15/2023
(S8 E22) Find out why this 8000 year old plant is still popular today. Versatile, healthy, and affordable, it can be the side dish or the main star of your table. They can serve either as the star or supporting player in soups, stews, fritters, salads, chilis, burgers, and curries. Also they are replete with spiritual meaning. In the Jewish culture, lentils are an important food whose round shape symbolizes the cycle of life. In Arabic culture lentils are asassociated with prosperity. Many other cultures attach significance to lentils as well, including Italian and Hungarian people who consumed lentils on BBC New Year's Eve to being about wealth and prosperity since they can be shaped like coins. Whatever your draw is, Kate and Rick talk about the different types of lentils, and also provide some amazing ways to prepare and consume them. Also on the discussion block is a carrot, leek, and miso soup and a carbonara pizza. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:39:55

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What we ate: wonton ravioli, slaw, and sausage casing

11/1/2023
(S8 E21) Rick and Kate have another fun and informative chat about what they have been cooking and eating lately. Share their pride in clearing out their fridges and freezers while making delicious meals out of random leftovers! Learn about the South Indian dish curd rice, and the North Indian dish lasooni palak. Do you know how to make a decent pizza crust out of freaking quinoa?! Listen in and find out, friends! . . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:46:02

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Full of piss and vinegar: Kate and Rick get acidic

10/16/2023
(S8 E20) You probably have at least one bottle of vinegar in your cabinet... and if you are similar to one of the podcast hosts, you might have 15. What exactly is vinegar and what are its uses? Kate and Rick have the 411 on this important and transformational item used in many dishes for millenia. How is it made? What is it made of? Are there a few vinegars everyone should have in their cabinet? Tune in to find out. Also, in the What I Ate section there is a visit to a DC restaurant run by a famous chef from Hong Kong, and a dish nostalgically referred to as "chicken thing." . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:38:04

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No bad apples: Eye on this bountiful, hardy treat

10/1/2023
(S8 E19) Do you know how many varieties of apples exist?! It's probably way more than you think. Rick and Kate are here to help you break down this delicious and ubiquitous fruit, and share their favorite tips. Where do apples come from? What can you do with them? Which varieties are best suited for what application? Sweet, savory, or both? Listen and get inspired. The What I Ate segment also includes an inspiring left-over dinner and a lentil "cacciatore." . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:37:59

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Getting cozy: The flavors of Fall

9/16/2023
(S8 E18) A recipe for an amazing corn chowder starts off the Fall flavors episode, and you don’t want to miss the special trick that creates the flavor profile. Kate and Rick cover all things Fall, from the flavors to “sweater weather,” to a quiz from the producer that covers statistics on falling. This episode has it all: figs, apples, pears, maple, chai. Oh, and if you're looking for pumpkin spice, check our back catalogue for a previous episode all about that wildly popular flavor! . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:43:23

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The Eyes Have It: It’s potato time

9/1/2023
(S8 E17) Where do they come from? How long have they been around? And what are they good for? Kate and Rick bring you the 411 on everything potato. Which ones are good for potato salad? How do you make the perfect baked potato? From fried to boiled, mashed to roasted, puréed to flaked, there’s a lot of versatility in these little tubers. Their producer stops by with a quiz on this tasty crop, and one of them may be bringing some really bad spud jokes. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

Duration:00:49:07

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What We Ate: Full episode about our latest delights

8/15/2023
(S8 E16) Rick and Kate have for your listening pleasure a full extended episode of What They Ate Last Night! Learn some tasty recipes and surprising tips as they discuss recent successes (and not-so-much-successes) from their cooking and dining. Do you know what you can do with leftover whey if you make your own paneer or ricotta? How about knowing when flour is past its prime? Apparently making one's own green and yellow curry pastes is possible and not even that hard. Also included are tips for making your own pesto and various uses for green beans. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food,eating,diet,weightloss,weightmanagement,health,fitness,compassion,kindness,meditation,mindfulness,humor,comedy,friendship,weight gain,foodie,podcasts,healthy eating.

Duration:00:54:18

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FITP (Part Two): Hibiscus cheese, Old Bay Gold Fish, and a fake priest

8/1/2023
(S8 E15) Kate and Rick are back with part two of their summer Flash In The Pan series focusing on food news and trends that are always interesting, mostly amusing, and sometimes scary. From the rise of savory cocktails to a new flavor of Kit Kat, to one of our favorite product lines possibly going bankrupt, they have it all. Did you know there is a chef banning vegans from his restaurant? What copycat snacks are being cracked down on by the FTC? And how will the English people be hit in the wallet this year? Up for the digesting in the What I Ate section is an Italian style farro and a Senegalese peanut stew. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food,eating,diet,weightloss,weightmanagement,health,fitness,compassion,kindness,meditation,mindfulness,humor,comedy,friendship,weight gain,foodie,podcasts,healthy eating.8

Duration:00:36:05

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FITP: (Part One) Chains making changes, price gouging, and probably cannibalism

7/17/2023
(S8 E14) It’s that time of the year when we bring you the latest and most exciting trends and news stories. Kate and Rick keep their fingers on the pulse of the food world to deliver you surprising and ridiculous hot topics. Find out how the creators of South Park are trying out the newest model for paying servers, who has created a spoiled food detector, and why a renewed ancient fad in China may be hard to swallow. This is only part one of two parter. Up for discussion on the What I Ate section is homemade orange shrimp and kung pao tofu.

Duration:00:36:00

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Let's Go Out: Dining Al Fresco

7/1/2023
(S8 E13) 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 hunting parties could get a protein boost before battling the animals of the estate, but no animals were hurt in the recording of this episode. So, whether you will be dining outdoors at restaurants, or the wilds of someone’s yard, Rick and Kate have tips and techniques to keep you safe and satiated. Also, a chicken chili and a pea and wasabi dip are on the menu for discussion this week.

Duration:00:32:12