Topic: Home Cooking

2 chapters across the catalog

Solex
Episode 52 27:59 - 33:29

52: Solex

Real Estate Search and the Aga Stove Sign

Adam Curry shares an update on his house hunting in London, describing a property that felt right because it contained an Aga stove. John C. Dvorak expresses his fascination with these heavy cast-iron ovens. Curry explains how the Aga serves as a central hearth for the home and improves the quality of home-cooked meals.

Solex
Episode 52 1:17:51 - 1:22:45

52: Solex

Post-War Austerity and the Renaissance of Knitting

The hosts discuss a Financial Times article about people returning to post-war habits like knitting and gardening due to the credit crunch. Adam Curry reveals he knows how to knit, while Dvorak describes observing indigenous women in Peru knitting constantly. They debate whether these trends represent genuine self-reliance or "pure decadence."