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Producer Timothy Scott Crowe discusses network infrastructure risks related to climate change. The hosts transition into a discussion about Jeff Bezos, expressing a preference for local Texas grocery chains like HEB over Whole Foods, particularly during the Austin water crisis.
The hosts perform a knighthood ceremony for several producers while digressing into topics such as the Berkey water filter's popularity in Austin and the proper technique for cooking risotto. John Dvorak argues that French and Italian chefs do not understand rice as well as Iranians.
International Rice Cultures, Risotto and Sticky Rice
Culinary observations on rice vary by region, with European risotto noted for its starchy, gooey consistency compared to Asian long-grain varieties. While high-quality risotto can be found in top UK restaurants like those run by Gordon Ramsay, it is often prepared poorly elsewhere. Proper preparation of Basmati rice remains rare in Western households, where it is frequently and incorrectly cooked using Chinese or Japanese sticky-rice methods.
