Podcast Episodes

Halloween 2026: Food Poisoning

Season 2 Episode 85

In this episode... It seems every week we get to deal with a new food scandal in the US - so let's talk all about food poisoning. When it comes to fo…

1 day, 8 hours ago

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Delicious Defrutum

Season 2 Episode 84

In this episode... If you're just as confused by this as we were, you're going to enjoy this episode. Find out what the Roman Empire, grapes and choc…

1 week, 1 day ago

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Season 2 Episode 83

In this episode... Is it Indian? It British? Is it just delicious? Join Sarah and Doug for an exploration of the history of Chicken Tikka Masala from…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Tying Taiyaki Up

Season 2 Episode 82

In this episode... there’s something fishy going on this week in the Chasing Stars kitchen where we get to investigate the evolution of taiyaki. 

“Tai…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Obscene Tagine

Season 2 Episode 81

In this episode... It's time for tagine. Come along with us as we elevate this classic Moroccan dish with a Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine fr…

4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Paris Brest: A delicious race?

Season 2 Episode 80

In this episode... This week's episode features a race that's not a race - but it was... so can we still call it a race? Better yet, what does a race…

1 month ago

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Tempeh, Arizona? That can’t be right…

Season 2 Episode 79

In this episode... Journey to Java with us as we discuss the history of tempeh, make homemade tempeh, and make a delicious tempeh dish from Chef Yota…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Grenadine, was the original a bomb?

Season 2 Episode 78

In this episode... What does Grenadine have to do with pomagranates and why are we making grenadine without a single drop of pomegrante in it? Join u…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Rice Pudding: an ancient classic

Season 2 Episode 77

In this episode... Rice pudding is a classic comfort food with roots in India and China. On today's episode we explore the history of rice pudding an…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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How do you clean a palate? Bonus

Season 2 Episode 76

In this episode... we’re plunging into the surprising history of Punch à la Romaine, from its place on the Titanic’s First Class menu to the chefs an…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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