Eating Rice

Episode 28 - Hot Dog Chronicles: From Foie Gras to Costco

Join hosts Joel and Caleb as they dive into the world of hot dogs — from the luxurious foie gras-infused varieties to the beloved Costco classics. Are hot dogs becoming the next big culinary trend? They'll explore the history of sausages and meat in a tube across different cultures and ask the age-old question: is there a "right" way to cook a hot dog?
Plus, they'll explore the rise of restaurant pop-ups and the innovative trend of opening restaurants within existing ones. They’ll also share their food resolutions for 2025.

Episode 27 - Christmas Through the First-Gen Asian Lens

Join Joel and Caleb for a tasty, fun-filled chat about making Philly Cheese Steak with Costco meat, Caleb’s pick for Vancouver’s Restaurant of the Year, and their favorite holiday eats. As first-generation Cantonese and Taiwanese North Americans, they sprinkle in stories about blending traditions, creating new ones, and celebrating the delicious chaos of it all. It’s a feast of laughs, culture, and mouthwatering foodie moments you won’t want to miss!

Episode 26 - Choosing (and Refusing) Restaurant Choices and Solving the Potluck Problem

In this episode, Caleb and Joel dive fork-first into the chaos of dining with friends—how to suggest restaurants without starting a riot, politely reject bad picks, and marvel at the Cheesecake Factory’s menu that somehow includes everything. We also resurrect the infamous potluck problem, unpacking why it’s always a disaster, what you can bring to avoid judgment, and how to handle those friends who show up with a bag of chips and a dream. Tune in for laughs, questionable advice, and all the ways to survive group meals with your sanity intact!

Episode 24 - Pop-Ups, Price Tags, and the Cost of Dining Out

Join Caleb and Joel as they dive into the world of food pop-ups, the rising costs of dining out, and the art of guessing menu prices. They debate whether menus should include dish sizes and explore why eating out feels pricier than ever.

Episode 23 - We’re Really Back—And Ready to Dish on Italian Food

After a sabbatical, Joel and Caleb are back—and this time, they mean it! Fresh from Joel’s wedding and Caleb’s latest adventure in Italy, the duo dives right into a lively debate about Italian cuisine. Is it truly one of the best in the world, or are we all just enchanted by the romance of it?

Episode 22 - How Do You Plan a Birthday Party?

Tune in to Joel and Caleb on the latest episode of Eating Rice as they brainstorm how to throw the ultimate birthday bash, with a focus on the star of the show: the food! Peel back the layers on how to balance guest preferences with a dash of selfish indulgence—it’s your day, after all! Because showing gratitude with a killer party and menu is serious business... and a whole lot of fun!

Episode 21 - Grocery Stores and Why Caleb Loves T&T

 
Joel and Caleb are diving straight into one of their favorite topics: grocery stores. Whether it's love or a begrudging acceptance, everyone has spent their fair share of time wandering those aisles. But have you ever stopped to ask why some grocery stores inspire, while others are just drab? In this episode, they're unpacking what they look for in a grocery store and dreaming about what a "perfect" food shopping experience could look like.
 
 

Episode 20 - Planning the perfect menu for a weekend getaway.

Embarking on a weekend trip brings the joy of planning a menu, but it's not as simple as it sounds. With factors like taste preferences, available equipment, ingredient quantities, and more, the process can get complex. Join Joel and Caleb in this episode of Eating Rice as they tackle the real-world challenge of planning Caleb's New Year's Eve getaway with six friends.

Episode 19 - Hunting, dressing, and cooking game with Chris.

Listen to this episode of Eating Rice as Caleb and Chris explore a reality many overlook while savoring a juicy steak—death. Chris takes us on his journey to reconcile this truth by delving into hunting and understanding what it truly takes for meat to reach our tables. Discover how Chris developed such a deep connection to the food he eats in this provoking episode.

Episode 18 - All things dry-aged beef feat. Brandon.

In this latest episode of Eating Rice, Joel and Brandon dive into the savory world of dry-aged beef. Brandon, whose love for meat, especially beef, takes his obsession to a new level, by even dry aging meat at home.