The Salt of Chicago

Summer Chef’s Kiss

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. On today's season 2 finale, Julie chats with Quenby Schuyler, a writer and 20-year personal chef from St. Charles. Julie and Quenby talk about, what can only be described as, the most interesting coffee order and the behind the scenes journey for a chef working on creating healthy meals that can heal the mind, body, and soul. Thanks for listening, see you in Season 3.

Hot Sauce Town, Summer in the City

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. In today's episode, Julie chats with Mary and Chris Ginder, a husband and wife team and Gindo's Hot Sauce owners. Mary and Chris have dedicated themselves to their growing small business. They are on a mission to change how people think about hot sauce while leaving a mark on the world of fiery foods. Julie, Mary, and Chris talk about growing their business from Los Angeles to Chicago, starting with one great hot sauce, building a bustling brand that features one new hot sauce a week, and supporting local neighborhoods in Chicago. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show.

The Beautiful Story of Design

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On today's episode, Julie chats with Kate Pearce, a vintage-obsessed interior-styling guru and operator of the website Kate Pearce Vintage. Kate is passionate about home design and helping clients customize their brands and establish their personal aesthetics. Julie and Kate have an in-depth conversation about designing spaces for other people while developing their unique voices as creatives. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show.

Nothing Small About Business

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. On today's episode, Julie chats with Sarah Witt, owner of the women's fashion boutique House of 423 in Batavia. Sarah is passionate about style and producing a positive fashion-forward experience for all body types. Julie and Sarah discuss why it's essential for women to have pride in what they wear, creating a positive attitude about the many different curves that compose beautiful bodies and the joy of sharing experiences on the adventure of owning a small business. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show.

Care for the Dead

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On todays episode, Julie chats with Bailey Butterfield, a licensed funeral director and embalmer from Portage Park. Bailey is a dedicated and empathetic mortician who takes great care of the specialized profession of preparing the recently deceased for their funeral. Julie and Bailey discuss everything you ever wanted to know about the behind the scenes process of funeral home operations, working with grieving families, matters of the supernatural, and taking care of the dead. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.