Steve Dolinsky's Audio Podcast

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The sophomore follow-up to their popular "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day," authors Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and ZoÃ FranÃois stopped through Chicago on their book tour to talk with me about their latest project. This book has a lot of great information for gluten free bakers, by the way. More information about the book at www.healthybreadinfive.com

Sunda Preps For Beard House Dinner

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

It's not everyday a chef gets to go to New York City to cook at the legendary James Beard House, but two Chicago chefs are about to head East for a big dinner next week. Chefs Rodelio Aglibot of Sunda, and his colleague, James Gottwald of Rockit Ranch Productions (and Exec. Chef of Rockit Bar & Grill) will be cooking at the Beard House on Nov. 6. I spoke with them this week to find out what kind of prep is involved for such a dinner.

Belly Shack

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Fans of Urban Belly rejoice: Belly Shack just opened this week beneath the Blue Line stop at Western Ave. in Chicago. The concept is Asian/Latin sandwiches, along with some creative soft serve. I spoke with owner Bill Kim just two hours after he opened the doors, to talk about this new concept. More info at the Belly Shack website.

Remembering R.W. Apple Jr.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Three years ago last week, the great gastronome and New York Times writer/editor R.W. "Johnny" Apple Jr. passed away. The man was the last of a rare breed; pure old school journalist and boy, could he eat. Every year around this time, I replay one of the highlights of my career: having lunch at Topolobampo with the legend then interviewing him about his latest book about eating and lodging in North America.

International Pastry Tour

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

For the second year in a row, Chicago pastry chef and instructor Mark Seaman is planning an International Pastry Tour through France, May 10-20, 2010. If you have an insatiable appetite for macarons, chocolat and butter, this is the tour for you. More information at www.markedfordessert.com