This week on Why We Cook, Erica Wides aka Chefsmartypants shares a story of her experience making "dirty money" being on a focus group for children's packaged food items. Thankfully she kept her morals intact and let "the man" know why he's wrong. Tune in to hear this hilarious story...

Erica talks about spring "rools" and Passover food traditions, specifically home made matzo.

Erica is back from Vietnam! This week is all about kimchi and fermentation. Find out why northern cuisine can sometimes get spicy.

On this week's Why We Cook, Erica moves through Part II of her series on oils. Some history and prep tips for lesser-used oils and a primer on the endless culinary and dermatological benefits of coconut oil.

This week on Why We Cook: Erica's triumphant return from Vietnam! Wides plucks tales from her travels, reflects on her work for Streets International, and breaks-down some of Vietnam's all-star dishes.