4 chapters across the catalog
The "Tip of the Day" focuses on black garlic, a fermented product originally from Korea that reportedly helps lower blood pressure. Despite its appearance, it is described as having a sweet, chocolate-like flavor and a texture similar to roasted garlic. The hosts discuss the 4,000-year-old origins of the recipe and the specialized process required to create it.
Austin Dinner Party and 3D Printed Napkin Rings
A social gathering in Austin featured an artist using a 3D printer to create napkin rings before serving gourmet hamburgers. The dinner included intellectual debates where participants with opposing political views could argue in a "safe environment." The host plans to serve Oryx at the next gathering, referencing a previous hunting trip.
The hosts recall Jeff Smith, known as "The Frugal Gourmet" on PBS, who was also embroiled in a pedophilia scandal. Dvorak critiques Smith's cooking as "a big brown mess" and notes the recurring theme of child abuse allegations surrounding prominent public broadcasting figures.
Squirrel Pie Demand and Invasive Species Culling in England
Demand for squirrel pie is rising in England as pest controllers move south after culling over 22,000 grey squirrels in the northeast. Gourmet restaurants and butchers are increasingly treating the invasive rodents as a delicacy and a sustainable protein source.
