Graphic novelist Jade Feng Lee joins me to discuss Chinese-American cuisine and food traditions, her favorite soup and dumplings, the very best burritos, and the many facets of tofu. Sorry for the imperfect audio on this episode, but hopefully the content makes up for it :) Jade's site: http://www.dumplingheart.com/ Jade's twitter: https://twitter.com/dumplingheart Taco Chulo: http://www.tacochulo.com/ El Roy's Mexican Grill: https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-roys-mexican-grill-petaluma El Patio: http://www.elpatiointernational.com/ Michael's Noodles: http://www.michaelsnoodles.com/ Chinese Bistro: https://www.mealage.com/2foodmenu8.jsp?sessionid=1496021465325A7314511921217oackjmhctnesbbzuwudahtsrkezx&restaurantId=8046&categoryId=null Moa Korean Restaurant: http://moakoreanrestaurant.weebly.com/ La Limena Restsurant: http://lalimenarestaurant.com/ SPX Tasty Comics panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtOgNKM7rvk Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Writer and podcaster Whitney Reynolds joins me to talk about the tantalizing food from Final Fantasy XV, our favorite food youtubes, and the merits of rice and soup. Whitney's twitter: twitter.com/whitneyarner Whitney's podcast, I Haven't Seen That: ihaventseenthat.com/ Whitney's Final Fantasy XV article on Eater: www.eater.com/2016/12/21/1403023…-vx-15-food-review Whitney's article on Gordon Ramsay Dash: www.eater.com/2016/7/11/12133126…msay-game-app-dash Gordon Ramsay Dash: itunes.apple.com/us/app/gordon-ra…d1089048531?mt=8 Slow-cooker Mexican Quinoa: www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker…can-quinoa/ Article on Final Fantasy Cafes: kotaku.com/tokyos-new-final-fa…eautiful-1613179423 SortedFood: www.youtube.com/sortedfood Feast of Fiction: www.youtube.com/user/feastoffiction Peaceful Cuisine: www.youtube.com/user/ryoya1983 Japanese Stuff Channel: www.youtube.com/user/japanesestuffchannel Six Point Beers: sixpoint.com/beers Whitney's Super Healthy Soup: www.pepperplate.com/sharedrecipe.as…1d-210571452fdc Brodo Broth Co: brodobroth.myshopify.com/ Kenka, New York: kenkanyc.com/ Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Musician Chris Smith joins me to talk about food allergies and anxieties, childhood food favorites and rituals, and craft beer. We also discuss ethically grown meat for a bit! Chris's twitter: twitter.com/lunoland Chris's music, Luno: www.lunomusic.com/ Chris's game, Year in the Trees: www.yearinthetrees.com/ Grizzly Peak, Ann Arbor: grizzlypeak.net/ BIG & little's Restaurant, Chicago: www.bigandlittleschicago.com/ Is Cereal Soup (not salad)? Vsauce video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ak89FwYeI Pop Tarts Yeti: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZDvKdSeVF0 Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Excellent human Kristine Thune joins me to talk about virtual reality, video game foods, and also cheese. Sorry for my weird audio on this one! Kristine's twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinetuna Mystery Flavor podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mystery-flavor-podcast/id1143396885?mt=2 Job Simulator: http://jobsimulatorgame.com/ Final Fantasy 15 article on Eater: http://www.eater.com/2016/12/21/14030230/final-fantasy-vx-15-food-review Yard House: http://www.yardhouse.com/home Bruxie waffles: https://bruxie.com/ Homemade Cheezit recipe: http://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/homemade-cheez-its/ Goat cheese and plum grilled cheese recipe: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/grilled-goat-cheese-plum-jam-sandwiches-with-endive-marinated-cucumber-salad Fontina and preserved lemon grilled cheese recipe: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/fontina-preserved-lemon-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-with-endive-clementine-mint-salad Hot for Food vegan youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/hotforfoodblog Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

John-Charles Holmes joins me to discuss all of our favorite snacks, cereals, and junk foods. This one is real nostalgic, y'all. John-Charles's twitter: twitter.com/sonic9jct JC's comics on Tapastic: tapastic.com/Sonic97 Eon's Lost on Twitter: twitter.com/eonslost Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Kevin Budnik joins me to discuss Chicago food culture, raw and vegan foods, and whether there is a right way to eat an apple. We also spend a lot of time talking about barbecued meat. Kevin's twitter: twitter.com/knittedsweater Handbook, Kevin's graphic memoir: kevinbudnik.storenvy.com/products/168…002-handbook Epilogue on One Percent Press: onepercentpress.bigcartel.com/product/ke…k-epilogue Kevin's Memphis Barbecue comic: ilovememphisblog.com/2012/06/random…c-of-the-week/ Pick Me Up Cafe: www.yelp.com/biz/pick-me-up-cafe-chicago The Chicago Diner: www.veggiediner.com/ Uncommon Ground: www.uncommonground.com/home Broiler Room: www.boilerroomlogansquare.com/ Z Bakery: www.zbaking.com/ Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Sara McHenry and I enthuse over over favorite cookie recipes and share our controversial cookie opinions. We also find some time to talk about roasted veggies and homemade pizzas. Sara's twitter: twitter.com/yellowcardigan?lang=en King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: www.amazon.com/King-Arthur-Flour…ion/dp/1581572204 Dorie Greenspan's cookie cookbook: www.amazon.com/Dories-Cookies-Do…dorie%27s+cookies World Peace Cookies: doriegreenspan.com/recipe/world-pe…ies-sneak-peek/ Smitten Kitchen (a favorite food blog): smittenkitchen.com/ Cheddar Apple Scones: smittenkitchen.com/2010/10/apple-a…cheddar-scones/ Pick Me Up Cafe: www.yelp.com/biz/pick-me-up-cafe-chicago The Chicago Diner: www.veggiediner.com/ Uncommon Ground: www.uncommonground.com/home Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Jessi Zabarsky joins me to chat about fall foods, gardening, and vegetables in general. I also wax poetic about mayonnaise. Apologies for the audio quality on this one! My mic broke so I had to borrow one I wasn't familiar with. Jessi's twitter: twitter.com/jessizabarsky Jessi's gumroad where you can purchase a lot of her comics including Never Full: gumroad.com/hugbox# Jessi's recipe for Heaven and Earth: hugbox.tumblr.com/post/22911243370…ipe-comics-heres Purchase Comfort Food Zine: loremjay.storenvy.com/ Purchase Food Zine: gumroad.com/loremjay Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Guest Matt Cummings joins me to discuss Medieval Times and fast food favorites. Matt's website: eiffelart.ca/ Matt's Twitter: twitter.com/EiffelArt Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)

Guest Hannah Lee Stockdale entertains us with tales of Michigan cherries, flaming cheese, and petrified fish sticks. This is not a Blue Apron review podcast. Hannah's website: hannahleestockdale.com Hannah's twitter: twitter.com/hanoodlez Ernie's Market documentary on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcW3vRHkox8 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes cookbook: www.amazon.com/Slow-Cooker-Recip…f=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Recorded and edited by Lauren Jordan (laurenjordan.net) Intro music by Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com) Outro music by Luno, Chris Smith (www.lunomusic.com)