Join us for a conversation with Peter Reinhart, Chef on Assignment at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC.

The James Beard Foundation recently announced its 2020 media awards, recognizing exemplary cookbook authors, journalists and broadcasters. HRN has proudly hosted many of these industry leaders to discuss their award-winning projects. Learn everything you need to know about the books, articles, and documentaries that have shaped our food system over the past year when you listen to this playlist of HRN episodes.

Next month, the James Beard Foundation will announce a new batch of restaurant and chef winners in Chicago. With the "Oscars of Food" approaching, we wanted to explore the world of food awards. While the upsides of winning are apparent, there are downsides, too.

by Kat Johnson Like a really good novel, I didn't want Food Book Fair to end. The sixth annual literary festival was held this past weekend, and it was my first time taking it all in: four full days of readings, screenings, panels, eating, and workshops. It's heaven for anyone who loves food writing and the culture surrounding it.

We covered a lot of ground in this week's HRN Happy Hour. Kat and Caity are joined by Jordan Werner, a delightful third wheel if there ever was one. First, we talk about what's going on around Heritage Radio Network:

Chef Howard Hanna of Kansas City's Rieger Hotel talks Midwest cuisine and Al Capone.

This week on a brand new Snacky Tunes, hosts Greg and Darin Bresnitz welcome food writer Jordana Rothman, musical guest Odetta Hartman, and HRN Executive Producer Jack Inslee to the show.

How did a story about hog rectum and calamari on public radio capture the public's attention and win a James Beard Award?