3 chapters across the catalog
A new food trend in San Francisco involves selling artisanal toast for four dollars a slice, which the hosts identify as a potential "slave depression food." They compare it to the evolution of mac and cheese from a gourmet item to a cheap staple. The segment features a clip from a bakery owner describing the popularity of simple comfort foods in high-end cafes.
Small Batch Marketing, Artisanal Salt and Grenadine
The "small batch" marketing trend is mocked after a host discovers $20 grenadine syrup and "small batch salt" at high-end retailers. The discussion centers on how the moniker is used to double the price of common goods by attaching a sentimental story to the product.
A discussion on the health benefits of raw milk leads into a report on new European Union regulations. The EU has moved to ban open olive oil jugs and dipping bowls from restaurant tables, requiring pre-packaged, tamper-proof factory bottles instead. The hosts criticize this as an authoritarian move that damages artisanal food makers in favor of industrial giants.
