7 chapters across the catalog
Chism Cook, now Sir Chummy of the Texas Hill Country, requested a lavish roundtable meal including fire-roasted elk tenderloin and Brussels sprouts sautéed in bacon grease. He corrected the pronunciation of his hometown, Bulverde, and his own name. The segment concludes with a series of "whole load" jingles featuring Joe Biden.
No Agenda Chicken Recipe, Brussels Sprouts Technique
Adam Curry shares his experience making "No Agenda Chicken," a signature dish of the show's community. He describes a specific technique for preparing Brussels sprouts by chopping them into thirds and discarding the vine end to ensure they cook properly alongside the chicken in a single pan.
FDA Approval of Addyi, Female Viagra Marketing Campaign
The FDA approved Addyi, a drug marketed as "female Viagra" to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). The hosts criticize the approval, characterizing it as the result of a sophisticated public relations campaign called "Even the Score" rather than sound science. They highlight significant side effects including nausea, sleepiness, and fainting when combined with alcohol.
The show concludes with a discussion on "Kalettes," a new hybrid vegetable crossing kale and Brussels sprouts. NPR promotes the vegetable as a "superfood" for children, while the hosts describe it as a combination of the two worst vegetables. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday.
E. Coli Outbreak, Egyptian Seeds and Sprouts
The ongoing E. coli outbreak in Europe is being traced back to seeds imported from Egypt. In the U.S., the FDA is warning consumers to avoid evergreen produce sprouts due to salmonella concerns, though the hosts note the confusion between different types of sprouts.
Researchers trace a recent E. coli outbreak to bean sprouts, noting a higher infection rate among women who consume raw sprouts in sandwiches. The discussion explores the possibility of the strain being a biological weapon and reminisces about the rise of health food trends like wheatgrass in Berkeley during the mid-1990s.
Black Friday Shopping, Kosher Turkeys, Homeless Outreach
Personal anecdotes regarding holiday preparations include a visit to the Glendale Galleria and observations of early Black Friday sales. One host describes purchasing a pre-brined bird from Kosher Valley after a local farm's heirloom turkeys died. The segment concludes with a plan to distribute leftover turkey sandwiches to the homeless population in Los Angeles.
