Louisa Chu and Monica Eng dedicate this series finale of Chewing the Fat, Louisa's late dog & companion Kiba Chu, Monica talks pig roasts w/ Jack Hitt and Louisa turns carrots into roast pork-ishness. What? This may be their last CTF meal but find their new "Chewing" podcast at www.chewing.xyz, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chewing/id1045316879?mt=2 Thank you!

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CTF Ep 54 Last Meal

Do or Diet: The Chewing the Fat ladies are back hearing from Dr. David Ludwig about his bestseller “Always Hungry” on the best way to finally lose that gut forever. Author Dawn Lerman talks about growing up the daughter of a 450 pound Don Draper who was always trying the food he advertised. And Louisa dares Monica to eat a shaggy piece of old chicken…but will she? Moving forward, you can find us in our new home, www.chewing.xyz.

CTF Ep 53 Do or Diet: David Ludwig and Dawn Lerman talk about losing that gut

Is one simple mistake ruining your hummus? Just how much bulgur belongs tabouleh? Why is demand for Middle Eastern food sweeping unlikely parts of the U.S.? And why does Lebanese food rule the region? Learn the answers to this and more in our interview with award-winning food blogger, and author of “Rose Water and Orange Blossoms,” Maureen Abood.

The Art of Lebanese cooking with Maureen Abood

A Chewing the Fat BONUS! In an all-new interview, hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to legendary chef Marco Pierre White on the release of "White Heat 25," the 25th anniversary edition of the book that inspired Anthony Bourdain and generations of cooks. Chef White tells all about Gordon Ramsay, Hot Doug’s, and much more. (photo: Marco Pierre White by Bob Carlos Clarke for the book cover of "White Heat 25")

BONUS White Heat 25, Legendary Chef Marco Pierre White (NEW interview)

At what price pleasure? On the latest Chewing the Fat, it is the Pleasure episode. Hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to the original so-called bad boy chef Marco Pierre White, about the pain that made him give up his three Michelin stars. And Paris-based correspondent for The New York Times Liz Alderman talks about her story on the attempt to revive the tradition of the ortolan, the tiny songbird eaten with a napkin over the diner’s head, to hide one’s face from God. Plus Maria Rodale -- from the first family of healthy living -- about the pleasure of her organic roast chicken and gravy. Twitter: twitter.com/ChuEngFat, twitter.com/louisachu, twitter.com/monicaeng (Photo by Monica Eng/Delicious doughnut)

CTF Ep 52 Pleasure: Marco Pierre White, ortolan and eating with your hands

Hard pill to swallow? Chewing the Fat examines our pairing of food & antibiotics. Hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to "Resistance" filmmaker Michael Graziano about the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, National Pork Producers Council Chief Veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom about antibiotics and livestock, and Eataly butcher Daniel Roderfeld on their meat standards. Then Monica brings Louisa a Never Ever wild boar sausage, but what is it, and Will She Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Raw Piemontese beef toast with white Alba truffle at Eataly in Chicago)

CTF Ep 51 Food and Antibiotics: The butcher, the animal caretaker and the documentary filmmaker

What’s more important than feeding ourselves? At Chewing the Fat it’s Pet and Baby Food! Co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to Amy Bentley, author Inventing Baby Food Taste, Health, and the Industrialization of the American Diet. And professor Marion Nestle, author of Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine and Feed Your Pet Right. Plus Dr. John Tegzes, the Toxvet, a veterinarian specializing in Clinical and Diagnostic Toxicology. Then we serve up baby food called Lil' Sticks® and a literal dogs dinner, but Will We Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Kiba Chu eats smoked shrimp at Calumet Fisheries in Chicago)

CTF Ep 50 Pet & Baby Food: Authors Marion Nestle and Amy Bentley, and veterinarian John Tegzes

Chewing the Fat slurps the fat on this Ramen episode. Co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to Lucky Peach magazine editor and ramen expert Peter Meehan. And they visit Slurping Turtle, where Top Chef Master Takashi Yagihashi makes noodles inspired by his hometown in Japan. Then Louisa surprises Monica with hot and spicy instant ramen in a McDonald’s burrito, aka a public radio budget friendly Ramenrito, but Will She Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Pork ramen bowl at Ramen Jiro in Toyko)

CTF Ep 49 Ramen: Lucky Peach editor Peter Meehan, Slurping Turtle chef Takashi, and Ramenritto

Chewing the Fat gets to the matter of meat in this Carnivore episode. Co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to Ted Genoways about his new book The Chain: Farm Factory and the Fate of our Food. And award-winning Hunter Angler Gardener and Cook blogger Hank Shaw about the ethics of harvesting your own meat. And Monica goes into the wild to hunt deer. Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Venison ribs in buffalo chili at the 2013 Harvard Sportsman's Club Wild Game Dinner in Harvard, Illinois)

CTF Ep 48 Carnivore: Author Ted Genoways, blogger Hank Shaw, and deer hunting

Happy New Year from Chewing the Fat! In this Diet episode hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng disagree on a few new trends, and discuss fads and facts. They talk alkaline diet with Donald Hayes; and the new book Eat Bacon, Don’t Jog with author Grant Petersen. Then Louisa surprises Monica with the new White Castle Veggie Slider, but Will She Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / New Veggie Slider with Ranch dressing, honey mustard, and “sweet Thai” sauces at White Castle by Dr. Praeger’s)

CTF Ep 47: Diet

Happy New Year from Chewing the Fat! Hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk health conscious cocktails with Manhattan Cricket Club owner Greg Seider, author of the new book "Alchemy in a Glass." And Louisa invites Rare Tea Cellar owner Rodrick Markus to mix his take on a classic 50 / 50 Martini for cocktail hater Monica... but Will She Drink It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu | 50/50 Martini cocktails by Rare Tea Cellar owner Rodrick Markus)

CTF Ep 46: Drinks, the artistry of cocktails with barman-author Greg Seider, & some rare teas

Chewing the Fat goes north to the future: Alaska! Hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng explore the final frontier of food. Louisa shares a visit to a tiny town CSA farmed by artist Terry Kennedy. Then they talk to Nic Mink, professor and founder of CSF (Community Supported Fishery) Sitka Salmon Shares. And Nerdette podcast co-host and Alaskan Greta Johnsen joins CTF for a surprise ingredient just in time for the holidays... but Will She Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Dungeness crab caught by Captain Dan on the Brewski Run in Tenakee Springs, Alaska)

CTF Ep 45: Alaska, holidays, bears in your garden and other cold-weather food gathering and eats

This week on Chewing the Fat, let’s mind our Manners. Co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng hear how Michelin starred chef / partner Bruce Sherman of North Pond restaurant gives and takes complaints. Then Monica and Louisa dine with Chicago’s legendary Breakfast Queen, chef / author Ina Pinkney and restaurateur Dan Rosenthal who share their expert etiquette tips. Plus Vietnamese-American chef / partner Thai Dang of Embeya restaurant shares his most shocking manners moment. Plus Louisa and Monica tell some delicate delicacy stories, but Did They Eat It? On this Manners episode of Chewing the Fat! Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Chef Thai Dang’s pickled grilled short rib with pickled green mango, lettuce, and herbs at Embeya restaurant in Chicago)

CTF Ep 44: Manners

This week on Chewing the Fat, co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng Cook the Books, not literally, but literarily. Best selling author Dorie Greenspan joins them in studio to discuss her new book Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere. And chef / restaurateur / author Gabrielle Hamilton visits with her highly anticipated cookbook debut Prune. Then Louisa makes Monica Gabrielle’s signature bar snack Canned Sardines with Triscuits, Dijon Mustard, and Cornichons — but Will She Eat It? Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Canned sardine with Triscuit, Dijon mustard, and cornichon)

CTF Ep 43: Cook the Books with Dorie Greenspan and Gabrielle Hamilton

After years of vegging out we think it's time to Veg In on this fresh episode of Chewing the Fat. Co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to veggie-loving chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi; Vegetarian Flavor Bible author Karen Page on her veg conversion; plus New York Times food writer and opinion guy Mark Bittman explains why he's a Vegan Before 6pm. Twitter: @ChuEngFat @louisachu @monicaeng (Photo by Louisa Chu / Vegetarian chili with sour cream by Mare Swallow at Soup & Bread & Pie, The Hideout Chicago)

CTF Ep 42: Vegging In w/ Mark Bittman, Yotam Ottolenghi and Karen Page

From WBEZ Chicago, Chewing the Fat is a weekly podcast with food journalists Louisa Chu and Monica Eng. Together they tackle cooking, dining, culture food policy, culinary characters and more.