3 chapters across the catalog
Best Linguisa in the US, Product Recommendations
John Dvorak announces a quest to find the best linguisa (Portuguese sausage) in the United States, starting with a recommendation for Lopes Sausage in Newark, New Jersey. He invites producers to submit their own local favorites for a future webpage. The segment serves as a lighthearted break from the heavy geopolitical discussion.
Portuguese Linguiça Sausage and Regional Varieties
A discussion on linguiça, a Portuguese sausage, explores its availability in the United States and Brazil. John Dvorak requests listener recommendations for high-quality sausage factories, specifically mentioning Taylor's Sausage in Oregon. A suggestion is made to create a Twitter-based locator for the product.
Portuguese Linguiça, Santos Sausage Factory, Food Regulation
John C. Dvorak recounts the history of Portuguese linguiça sausage in Newark, California, and the closure of the Santos factory in San Leandro. The factory owner reportedly killed two health inspectors after being harassed over traditional curing processes. Dvorak discusses the difficulty of finding authentic, chunky linguiça that meets modern health standards.
