Topic: Fleur De Sel

2 chapters across the catalog

Swasselnuff
Episode 437 1:40:13 - 1:48:29

437: Swasselnuff

Listener Donations, Lottery Wins, and Gourmet Salt

Listener Larry Lee donated a portion of a $3,000 Texas lottery win to the show, attributing his luck to his status as a "No Agenda Knight." The segment transitions into a discussion on gourmet salts, recommending French "fumé de sel" and "fleur de sel" over standard table salt. Various other producers are thanked for their contributions, including Bob Holmes and the Star family.

The Deuce!
Episode 200 22:35 - 29:51

200: The Deuce!

Salt as Social Control, Gourmet Salt Fads

A theory is proposed that reducing salt intake is intended to make the population more docile by lowering hypertension. The discussion contrasts the government's anti-salt stance with the recent gourmet salt fad popularized by chefs like Thomas Keller, while emphasizing the biological necessity of salt for electrolyte balance.