Episode 133: Ruth Reichl, Hewn bread, Volition tea, cultivated meat

This week on Chewing, we talk about how sisters are doing it for sustainability! First, Monica talks to legendary author and editor Ruth Reichl about her new documentary film Food and Country. Then, we talked to Hewn Bread founder Ellen King and Volition Tea founder Annie Xiang about their big expansions. Finally, Monica talked to Upside Food COO Amy Chen who offered Monica a taste of their cultivated meat, but did she eat it? Lastly, a new bonus segment with a new jingle!

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Links:

Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond

Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars 

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: 

“A Better Future” by David Bowie

"Bread and Butter" by The Newbeats

“Tea For Two (with Choir and Orchestra)” by Doris Day

“Cup Of Tea” by Kacey Musgraves

“Cells” by They Might Be Giants

“Chicken” by Pixies

“Le Grand café” by Charles Trenet