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Can Oysters Make You Frisky? + The Secret of Chartreuse!
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This episode, Matt dives deep into the surprisingly strange world of oysters, while Olly invites us into one of the world’s most secretive and intriguing liquors: Chartreuse.
Despite having experienced food poisoning numerous times, Matt still loves oysters! He shares everything there is to know about these fascinating molluscs, from their unusual biology to their long history as a much-loved food. Despite having no head, oysters' bodies are covered in eyes and they can even change sex during their lives.
Olly shares the fascinating history of Chartreuse, how and where it originated, the secrets behind its closely guarded recipe, and the best ways to drink it. Straight from the fridge, neat, over ice, lengthened with water, in cocktails, with hot chocolate or even as a sorbet. You decide!
Green Chartreuse – 55% ABV. Powerful, herbal and intense.
Yellow Chartreuse – 40% ABV. Softer and more mellow.
This week’s Wildcards bring more listener questions, including where to take a meat-loving and vegetarian couple for a special weekend in London, and the best hangover cures.
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