It’s New Year’s Eve week, and Chewed Up kicks things off exactly how it should: zero resolutions, maximum snacks, and a surprise reunion with one of the most beloved behind-the-scenes legends from The Chew. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon welcome back Chef Jackie “Sparkles” Bakula, now all grown up, married, and juggling two kids — but still bringing the same calm-in-the-chaos energy that once saved countless live TV moments. The group reminisces about freezing studio kitchens, feeding entire audiences from postage-stamp prep spaces, and the early days of viral food before “viral” was a job description. On the food front, this episode is a New Year’s Eve party blueprint. Carla and Jackie build the Parm & Prosciutto Chip Tower — a dangerously simple mountain of kettle chips baked with honey and Parmigiano, finished with crispy prosciutto and aged balsamic. It’s salty, sweet, crunchy, and impossible to stop eating. Drinks flow freely, from Carla’s Cranberry Ginger Fizz mocktail to Michael’s smoked-maple Old Fashioned, and Clinton’s glitter-rimmed Greyhound makes its sparkly debut. Michael also delivers a Cleveland-approved upgrade on pigs in a blanket using smoky kielbasa and puff pastry — proof that people don’t want fancy, they want pigs. Between bites, the crew plays Chew It or Screw It, dragging air fryers, New Year’s resolutions, reality cooking competitions, and caviar-on-everything straight into the group chat of truth. The episode wraps with fan mail, quick-lunch confessions, and a Frontgate fan giveaway that feels appropriately indulgent for the end of the year. Bottom line: this episode is loud, nostalgic, snack-heavy, and exactly how you should ring in the new year. Special guest: Chef Jackie “Sparkles” Bakula Follow her: @chef_jackieb 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: www.chewedupshow.com/recipes Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to New Year’s Eve Week02:30 — Sparkles returns + Chew memories09:45 — Parm & Prosciutto Chip Tower build12:30 — Dirty Martini Dip explained15:45 — Cranberry Ginger Fizz mocktail18:30 — Chip tower landslide moment22:10 — Chew It or Screw It (air fryers, resolutions, caviar)27:45 — Smoked Maple Old Fashioned30:15 — Kielbasa pigs in a blanket34:40 — Fan mail + quick lunch confessions39:30 — Fan giveaway winner 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection https://frontgate.com Señorita → Non-alcoholic, full-flavored THC margarita made with real juice and organic agave https://www.senoritadrinks.com/discount/CHEWEDUP20 Caraway → Non-toxic cookware, even heating, easy cleanup https://carawayhome.com/chewedup Canopy by Hilton → A lifestyle hotel brand by Hilton focused on local experiences https://www.hilton.com/en/canopy Casamara Club → Botanical leisure sodas for mindful sipping https://www.casamaraclub.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → https://anthonycarrino.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – AppetizersWednesday – MainsFriday – DessertsSubscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite. Want to Watch? → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up → RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week’s Giveaway: Frontgate Cocktail Set from Michael Symon’s collection Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
