6 chapters across the catalog
Lab-Grown Meat, Cell Cultivation and Vegan Ethics
The Wall Street Journal reported on the development of cultivated or lab-grown meat as a solution to reduce carbon emissions from the food supply chain. By growing animal cells in vats, companies aim to produce meat without slaughtering whole animals. The discussion explores whether vegans will accept cell-based products as ethical alternatives to traditional livestock.
The debate over food stamp (SNAP) fraud is addressed, with the hosts arguing that the government should focus on enforcement rather than cutting benefits for the needy. They contrast the "petty" fraud of the poor with the systemic fraud of Wall Street. The segment also reflects on how the Occupy Wall Street movement was ignored by mainstream media until it could be co-opted and ridiculed.
Austin Food Trucks, 6th Street Enclaves, Texas Malls
The culture of Austin, Texas, is described through its "hippie enclaves" and the prevalence of food trailers near 6th Street. Despite the city's cosmopolitan vibe, the surrounding areas are dominated by "monster malls" like Rock Creek Mall. The hosts discuss the unique social experience of buying food from trucks and eating at nearby outdoor terraces.
Dinner at Fresca Peruvian Restaurant in San Francisco
The hosts describe a recent dinner they shared at Fresca, a Peruvian restaurant on Fillmore Street in San Francisco. They critique the meal, noting that the appetizers were superior to the entrees and that the bill was slightly overpriced. They joke about the "boring" nature of their off-air conversation because they were saving their best material for the podcast.
Dandelion Greens Trend, Traditional Rock Soup Cooking
The Wall Street Journal reports a surge in the popularity of dandelion greens, which are now selling for $9 a pound at specialty supermarkets. The hosts discuss other "weeds" entering the culinary mainstream, such as purslane and stinging nettles. This leads to a discussion of traditional cooking methods, including the Haida practice of using red-hot rocks to boil water in cedar boxes.
International Hot Dogs, Dutch Hagelslag and Toronto Street Food
The hosts explore international food variations, starting with the Dutch breakfast of "hagelslag" (chocolate sprinkles on buttered bread). They discuss Danish hot dogs topped with fried garlic and praise Toronto's street hot dogs as superior to New York's. The segment focuses on the diverse condiments used globally, such as pepper rings and sauerkraut.
