You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night

Rick and Kate have been busy in their kitchens trying new recipes and they are very excited to share what they have cooked and concocted, what rules they followed, and which ones they broke. Two different types of curries, a fancy Spring pea salad, lentil pancakes, and gochujang carrots! That’s right, you read that correctly. Also, an Instant Pot cheesecake and a fabulous wheatberry salad. Clean your kitchen, get shopping, and get listening! . . . . . . 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.

(S7 E10) Kate and Rick break down the basics of wine and food parings in a way that is accessible and fun. Paring the right drink with the right food allows you to enhance your eating experience as well as the overall impact on your senses. What are the types of pairings? Which tastes are important? What is the science behind pairings? Rick and Kate have it covered! Pairings involve some subjectivity along with specific guidelines, so learn a few tips on the easiest way to begin refining your parings. What should you pair with your spicy dishes? What wine goes best with a simple salad? Also, find out about some unique pairings such as vodka martinis with tacos, blanco tequila with green leaf salads, and champagne with Thai food! In the What I Ate section, you’ll hear about a tasty butternut squash, leek, and fennel soup along with a homemade version of pad see ew. . . . . . . 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 h

Did you eat your fresh fruits as kid? Do you now? Kate and Rick talk about the health pros and cons of fruit, the role it played in their diet when they were younger and also as adults, and how they love to use it. How do we determine which fruits are good for us and which aren't? What fruits make the "dirty dozen”  and "clean fifteen" pesticide lists for 2022? Also, what’s the skinny on that pesky glycemic issue? Not to worry, they have it covered. YWBWIA’s producer Janice stumbles in over some liquor bottles to deliver a quiz for Kate. Also up for discussion in the What I Ate section is a slaw and a tasty stir fry.  . . . . . 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, comed

“The Girlfriend Doctor” and author of the new book MenuPause is in the house to chat about menopause, perimenopause, and the role that food plays in the process. Rick and Kate interview Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified OB-GYN with a specialty in hormones in relation to women’s health. (Listen up men, and father of future men, don’t click away! There is advice about ways to support the women in your life whether it's your wife, mother, sister, or podcast partner). Dr. Cabeca provides insight into how food affects women’s hormones, and some things you can start doing today that will affect your health. How much should you eat? When should you eat? What foods help or hinder your body during this time? Advisory: this podcast may change your whole relationship to drinking water. Menopause needs a rebrand and Dr. Anna Cabeca is on a mission to do just that. Also, up for discussion in the What I Ate section is homemade kung pao chicken and fried shrimp. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is

(S7 E7) Kate and Rick bring you the breaking food news and trends you will want to keep your eyes on. What exactly is shrinkflation and what do you need to be on the lookout for? What shenanigans is Chipotle up to with your chips? And a new flavor of vodka is about to hit the market that seems very fishy. Also, hear what an Italian bakery is doing to support refugees from Ukraine, and the latest study on the health benefits of coffee. Also up for discussion is a quinoa pizza crust and a pork chop recipe from Nigella Lawson. . . . . . . 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.

(S7 E6) Just admit it – there is nothing that a scoop of peanut butter straight from the jar to your mouth can’t solve! Kate and Rick know this, as they have tested this theory numerous times. Whether it’s slathered on a piece of bread or dropped into an Asian curry, there is no contesting the power of the butter from the nut. They have their favorite ways to use peanut butter along with a fascinating list of fun facts about peanuts. Also, how do peanuts grow? What is your preferred brand? Are you the all-natural type, or do you prefer the kind with sugar? How about the dehydrated "healthy" version? Rick and Kate discuss them all. Also coming your way is a chat about a tasty crab broth, and a review of the new KFC Beyond Chicken nuggets. . . . . . . . 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: fo

(S7 E5) Kate and Rick HATE wasting food! They really, really, hate it. Then a long-time listener requested an episode about leftover management and freezing tips, so voilà! Ask and you shall receive, people! Preventing food waste starts from the minute you enter the grocery store, and Rick and Kate guide you through the shopping experience, then to bringing your groceries home and storing them for best results, and they bring it home with how to store (and freeze) all the fabulous food you worked so hard to create, as well as the leftover ingredient odds and ends. Also, up for discussion is an amazing corn and poblano lasagna, inspired by a recipe by from Marcela Valladolid, formerly of the The Food Network. . . . . . 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, wei

(S7 E4) Indian food is everywhere! You can find it in every corner of the world as well as your hometown. One of Rick and Kate’s favorite ways to stay healthy, they are very excited to break down the flavors and terminology of this flavorful and nourishing cuisine. If you are a novice at Indian cooking, you’re covered. A pro? Some new tips await you. You’ll find out what spices you need, what all these Indian food and cooking terms mean, and you’ll get great suggestions for recipes and blogs to guide you. Also, sit back and listen to a discussion of a delicious golden beet soup and a classic beans and greens dish.

Kate and Rick have combed through dozens of trend reports, interviews with company executives, and global market research articles to being you the most exciting (and odd) food trends expected in 2022. Will you be a reducetarian? How will nostalgia and kindness fill the eating landscape? And exactly what role will kelp play? Decreased freedom to travel abroad will apparently play a big part in our food choices, and edible dinnerware might appear at your table. Oh, and there is also that meat-being-grown-from-cells-in-a-lab trend. Also up for discussion in their What I Ate section: a broccoli and spinach soup and shepherd’s pie.

(S2 EP2) Welcome to the new year, and to SEASON SEVEN of You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night!  This is Kate and Rick's podcast about how to stay healthy in a tasty world.  They start season 7 by chatting about the tasty food made, bought, and consumed over the holiday season. Sugar alert: it begins with a bunch of tasty homemade tasty ice cream suggestions. Vegetable broth cooked two different ways, an outrageous steak and mashed potato recipe, and nostalgic homemade gravy are among the many delicious, mouthwatering dishes you will hear about. Also up for discussion in their What I Ate section is a flavorful sandwich, and an almost-homemade pasta 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, kindnes

Rick and Kate are talking about, salivating over, and worshiping one of the world’s most popular food items. Bacon! Do you know when the first pigs arrived on US shores? The difference between English bacon and American bacon? And, have you really ever grasped what is on Wendy’s Baconator? Janice, the producer of the podcast, drops in with a quiz for Kate, and Rick has lots of information from the 2019 Bacon Report (that’s a real thing). They offer the health benefits of bacon (there are a few) and dish on the importance of bacon flavor in recipes. And you will not believe some of the bacon-themed products out there. . . . . . . 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,

What’s hot and what’s not? Kate and Rick have the latest in food-related tidbits to keep you on top of the news. Wendy’s is giving a makeover to their top menu item, and Nando’s Peri-Peri is going through some challenges abroad. Rick and Kate know you have been waiting for the follow-up on the Subway tuna salad scandal, and they have it for you. Your favorite flavored Pop-Tart is being dragged into a lawsuit, a robot may be delivering your next pizza order, and the Girl Scouts are branching out. Also on the menu for discussion is broccoli cheese soup and an Instant Pot lasagna. . . . . . 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, podca

Fall soup season is under way and Kate and Rick are soupy-excited to settle in to this cozy time of year which requires blankets, candles, and these fabulous ideas for warm and tasty soups. From tried and true favorites to new hopefuls they are excited to test this soup season, lots of ideas are headed your way. Are there really any health benefits of soup? Is there a difference between broth and stock? And amazing broth options to keep on hand for a satisfying, quick meal. Also on the menu, Kate talks about breaking down a meat product that did not go as smoothly as the cooking shows may have led her to believe. . . . . . . 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,

Microgreens are teeny, leafy greens that pack a big nutritional punch. Since they first appeared in restaurants on the West coast in 1990, they have had a reputation of being a fancy garnish on a small entree at an upscale restaurant. But no more. Today there are over 25 different varieties of microgreens waiting to flavor up your meals. Arugula! Broccoli! Watercress! Kale! Kate and Rick talk to Natalie Paterson, co-founder of ingarden, about the power of microgreens, why you should be including them in your diet, and how simple they can be to grow right on your kitchen counter. Did you know microgreens can be grown indoors without soil? They are a great nutrition-boosting finishing touch to a salad, sandwich, grain bowl, avocado toast, eggs, or any dish you make. Also, an outdoor dinner and fresh pasta with a yummy sauce are up for discussion. Check out ingarden and us "BELIEVE20" for 20% discount for YWBWIALN listeners. . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate De

Rick and Kate heard a rumor that it’s that time of the year already -- pumpkin spice time! What is it about this wildly popular flavor mixture that finds its way into every facet of our food lives during the autumnal season? What’s in it? Where did it come from? And is anyone to blame for the mass marketing of this spice?! YWBWIALN’s producer Janice stops by with a quiz for Kate. Also up for discussion is a tasty meal inspired by a trip to the farmer’s market, and a broccoli dish that sounds better than it is (sad trombone). . . . . . . 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.

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 have the answers. Also, Kate works with leftovers to create a delightful meal, and Rick makes a tasty cauliflower gratin toast based on a recipe by Ina Garten. . . . . . 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.  

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 China, around 220 A.D., but it has managed to hold up next to modern cookware, including Kate’s favorite: enameled cast iron. Also, get ready for the best pizza ever! Inspired by a recipe from America’ s Test Kitchen, Kate and Rick make an amazing cast iron pan pizza. Also on the table for discussion this week is a quinoa cooked with salsa verde and pork stock, and a broccoli dish based on a classic recipe by Alice Waters, owner of the famed Chez Panisse in Berkley, Ca. and mother of the farm to table movement. . . . . . . You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their

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 tradition and enjoy immediately. This pie comes from Galveston, an island city off the Gulf Coast of Texas. Come set a spell and learn about the food and art scene in Galveston, as well as a little history. Also in this episode, Rick and Kate discuss their homemade versions of the classic Thai dish, panang curry. . 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, f

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 that right. 3D printed food. And, how far would you go for free burgers for year? Also, a tasty pasta and a southern Indian dish were prepared and up for discussion.

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 to decadent and filling. Also, store bought suggestions from a grocery store chain, and examples of a few processed dips that they call "intestinal blockers." An unexpectedly pleasurable egg salad and a variety of Mediterranean appetizers are also up for discussion this episode. . . . . . 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, kind