Good Bytes podcast

Good Bytes

Carrie Steinweg

Brought to you by Carrie Steinweg of Chicago Foodie Sisters (www.chicagofoodiesisters.com) and broadcast live on WVLP 103.1 FM out of Valparaiso, Indiana (Mondays at 8am, re-broadcasted Saturdays at 2pm), this podcast interviews talented chefs, restaurant owners, shop owners and foodies discussing all the GOOD BYTES in Northwest Indiana and beyond!

62 Episodes

Virginia Pleasant of the Northwest Indiana Food Council
11/9/2026
46:02
Today's guest is Virginia Pleasant, co-executive director of the Northwest Indiana Food Council. She shares many of the programs that are overseen by this non-profit that works to get local, farm fresh produce to the public and much more. She also shares all the details of the upcoming Farmer and the Chef Annual Gala on November 12.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guests Carol and Kearny of Tri Kappa Valparaiso
10/12/2026
56:59
Today's guests are Carol and Kearny from Tri Kappa Valparaiso, who let us in on who will be at the 2026 Taste of Valparaiso Event and share some of the good things the organization does for the community.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
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Guest Jane Ammeson
10/12/2026
59:56
Today's guest is award-winning writer and author, Jane Ammeson. Jane joins us to talk about food and history in the region and some of her books that are focused on Northwest Indiana.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWEhqpRGgUcFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Chicken Salad Girl of Nana Claire's Kitchen
9/28/2026
1:00:00
On this show is Chicken Salad Girl who tells us about her long career in the food industry and all the flavors of chicken salad and fresh sides offered at her location at Nana Claire's Kitchen.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1RCTx_IJmkFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Gina Grisafi of The Original John's Pizzeria
9/21/2026
1:00:00
On the show today is Gina Grisafi. Her family owns The Original John's Pizzeria in Munster and she can be found on Tuesdays at the Valparaiso market selling the restaurant's marinara sauce.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI_4bOT1XrkFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Lettie Becerra of Aurora B Boutique
9/14/2026
1:00:03
Today's guest is Lettie Becerra, a local owner of a market and online boutique called Aurora B Boutique and talented baker and foodie. We talk about her recent blue ribbon shortbread cookies that she entered at the Lake County Fair and other foodie topics.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Margaret McCormick of Farrissey Farm
9/7/2026
59:30
Our guest on this episode is Margaret McCormick, owner of Farrissey Farm in LaPorte.
Oxana
8/31/2026
1:00:03
Today's guest is Oxana G. from Oxana Bakes. A native of Russia, she enjoys introducing others to European treats. She talks about some of the baked goods she creates, how she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and what goes into her seasonal boxes that you can purchase.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Joanna Gulley
8/24/2026
59:16
Guest is Joanna Gulley of Man's Man Chili who visited to talk about her family's special spice recipe and the chili cook-off that they organize with winners qualifying for the World Chili Championships this fall in Texas.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters
Guest Jan Parr
8/17/2026
1:00:00
Jan Parr, the Dunes Diva, returns to talk about what's happening in the region restaurant scene.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode:Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

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