Eating Rice

Episode 8 - Portrait of a Foodie (feat. Caleb).

In this mini-series, "Eating Rice," we explore the personal relationships with food held by podcast hosts Caleb and Joel. This week's episode examines Caleb's earliest food memories and the enduring role of food in his life. He also shares why steak and steamed fish are some of his favorite dishes to cook.
 
 

Episode 7 - Escapades in Vancouver. Boquerones, Bun Cha Ca Dac Biet, and pour overs.

Join Joel and Caleb in a heartwarming reunion episode as they meet in Vancouver after months apart. Together, they savor culinary delights, from Spanish tapas and Vietnamese noodles to an eye-opening coffee experience. Amidst the gluttony, they reflect on Vancouver's unique diversity and how it has not only shaped their tastes but also their friendship.

Episode 6 - Pies, pizzas and bay leaves. The hot takes no one asked for.

 
Discover the ultimate pie fruit and redefine breakfast norms in this Eating Rice episode. Caleb and Joe explore the complex dynamics of pie baking and the unexpected allure of New York-style pizza for breakfast.

Episode 5 - Potlucks and hotpots. Spoiler: Not everyone can cook.

The latest episode of Eating Rice is the spiciest yet. Caleb and Joel dissect why potlucks often fail, leading them to question if they should even exist at all. In a similar vein, Caleb questions the popularity of hotpot and tries to understand why people love it so much.

Episode 4 - Stinky tofu and rediscovering your ”Asian-ness” (feat. Jovian)

Eating Rice welcomes a special guest, Jovian, who joins the podcast to explore the role Taiwanese food has played in her and Caleb's lives. Tune in to their unique journeys discovering Taiwanese cuisine and hear about their favorite foods in this culinary tradition.

Episode 3 - Where does pizza start and end? And Joel’s account of cooking a whole striped bass.

Cuisine transforms as it journeys across borders and seas, with pizza being a prime example. Join Caleb and Joel in this episode as they delve into their favorite pizza styles and debate over divisive toppings.

Episode 2 - Break the curse of bad lunches. Why is meal prep so hard?

"What are you having for lunch?" is an age-old question that we hear from elementary school to our working lives. Depending on the contents of your proverbial lunch pail, your answer could bring excitement or disappointment. In this episode of Eating Rice, Caleb and Joel demystify the strange complexities of meal prep and share their experiences of cooking lunch together for over three years.

Episode 1 - Have you had Fufu before? Traveling and trying new foods.

Tackling the old cliche of traveling for food... is trying new foods as simple as it seems? Listen in on how Caleb and Joel calibrate their expectations to get the most out of novel culinary experiences.