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Obscene Tagine

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 from Michelin-starred Chef Mourad Lahlou. Lahlou, Mourad. Mourad: New Moroccan. Artisan, 2011. "Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine Recipe." Clay Coyote. "How to Use a Tagine Pot." Moroccan Zest. "How to Use a Tagine." Food & Wine. "Tajine." Epicure & Culture. "Apicius 4.36 Pork and Apricot Minutal." Edesian Experiments. "Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine Recipe." Clay Coyote. Mourad Lahlou. Instagram Profile. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Paris Brest: A delicious race?

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 have to do with a dessert and the Tour de France? Join us to see how far we are willing to go for this classic French dessert. “Paris‑Brest.” Paris‑Brest.fr, n.d. “Paris‑Brest‑Paris Randonneur.” Paris‑Brest‑Paris, n.d. “Paris‑Brest‑Paris Documentary.” Global Cycling Network (archived), n.d. “Grand Prix Database.” Forix Autosport, n.d. “Origins of the Tour de France.” VeloArchive, n.d. “About Merlin Labron‑Johnson.” Merlin Labron‑Johnson, n.d. Hunn, Nicole. “Gluten Free Choux Pastry | How to Make Pâte à Choux.” Gluten Free on a Shoestring, 14 Nov. 2023 Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Tempeh, Arizona? That can’t be right…

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 Yotam Ottolenghi. Albala, Ken. The World Atlas of Fermented Foods and Drinks. 1st ed., University of California Press, Sept. 2026. Hardcover and eBook, 272 pp., ISBN 9780520422872. “How to Make Tempeh in the Instant Pot.” Full of Plants, n.d. “Tempeh: Historical Soy Studies.” SoyInfo Center, n.d. “Tempe Sudah Ada Sejak Abad ke‑16.” Harian Jogja, n.d. “Journey to Java’s Tempeh Village.” NPR, 5 Apr. 2013. “From Tofu Waste to Cultural Icon.” Academia.edu, n.d. Shurtleff, William, and Akiko Aoyagi. History of Soybeans and Soyfoods in Southeast Asia (13th Century to 2010): Extensively Annotated Bibliography and Sourcebook. Rumphius, Georgius Everhardus. Herbarium Amboinense: Continens Descriptionem et Usus Plantarum. 6 vols., Amsterdam, Johannes Burman, 1741–1750. “Ingredient Spotlight: Tempeh.” Michelin Guide, n.d. “Shiitake Tempeh Brothy Rice Bowl.” Ottolenghi, n.d. “Origins of Tempeh in Java.” Freshie Ferment, n.d. “Ottolenghi (Instagram Profile).” Instagram, n.d. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Grenadine, was the original a bomb?

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 us this week as we get messy with language and messy with measurements as we try to see what grenadine from 1893 tastes like. Pulak, C. “Reading the Past: Shipwrecks and the Archaeology of Maritime Trade.” Pennsylvania State University, 2008. Heritage Institute. “Iranian Zoroastrian Marriage Customs.” Heritage Institute, n.d. Ilkogretim Online. “Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Grenadine.” Ilkogretim Online, 2020. Bon à Savoir. “La mystérieuse origine du véritable sirop grenadine.” Bon à Savoir, 2023. Academia.edu. “La Etimología del Topónimo Granada.” Academia.edu, n.d. Alcademics. “When Did Grenadine Become an Artificial Ingredient?” Alcademics, 2014. Google Books. Trade Manual Reference on Grenadine Essence. Google Books, n.d. Archive.org. Standard Manuals of Soda Fountain Practice. Archive.org, early 20th c. HathiTrust. Grenadine References in Confectionery Manuals. HathiTrust Digital Library, n.d. Archive.org. Le Confiseur Moderne. Archive.org, 19th c. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Rice Pudding: an ancient classic

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 and make the viral Riz Au Lait from L'Ami Jean in Paris. Food52. “Congee: Rice Porridge Across Cultures.” Food52, 2023. SMU People. “Kheer: An Essential Dish.” SMU HIST 2390, 29 June 2020. Sanatan Hindu Dharma. Atharvaveda. Sanatan Hindu Dharma, n.d. Milk Street. “Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream and Almond Praline.” Milk Street, 2022. The Wizard’s Table. “Sweet Coconut Rice.” The Wizard’s Table, 2021. Indonesia Dialogue. “Usaba Dodol Ceremony, Karangasem, Bali.” Indonesia Dialogue, 2020. Regula Ysewijn. “The Rise of Rice Pudding: A History and a 14th‑Century Recipe.” Regula Ysewijn, 2023. UCL Discovery. “Rice in South India: Archaeological and Historical Perspectives.” UCL Discovery, 2014. History Dollop. “Ris Engoulé: Rice in Beef Stock.” History Dollop, 6 Sept. 2017. Archive.org. Medical and Culinary Manuscript, 15th c. Libro de Arte Coquinaria. English Translation of Libro de Arte Coquinaria. Shainer GitHub Pages, n.d. L’Ami Jean. Restaurant L’Ami Jean, Paris. L’Ami Jean Instagram. Instagram Profile of L’Ami Jean. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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How do you clean a palate? Bonus

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 and restaurateurs behind the ship’s legendary dining rooms. For a deeper dive into the history of palate cleansers—and to see the boozy side of things—check out the full episode! Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

How do you clean a palate?

In this episode... While a palate cleanser may sound like a thing of the past, they're essential in fine dining and in the world of fragrence. We talk about what a palate actually is and how to get it cleaned. Join us as we recreate a famous dish by the legendary Auguste Escoffier and get ready for a bonus episode with a few more things we couldn't squeeze into the main episode. NCBI Article. “Taste Disorders in Clinical Practice.” National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2021. NCBI Article. “Human Olfactory Function and Disorders.” National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2020. NCBI Article. “Chemosensory Perception and Physiology.” National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023. Brandes, R., Lang, F., Schmidt, R. Physiologie des Menschen: mit Pathophysiologie. Berlin: Springer, 2019. Menche, N. Biologie Anatomie Physiologie. München: Urban und Fischer, 2016. Plattig, K. H. Spürnasen und Feinschmecker: Die chemischen Sinne des Menschen. Berlin: Springer, 1995. ScienceDirect Article. “Taste and Smell: Chemical Senses Research.” ScienceDirect, 2015. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Pad Thai'd

In this episode... Pad Thai may seem like a classic Thai dish, but is it actually a more modern creation? Join us as we explore the history of pad thai and share a recipe from Chef Pam Soontornyanakij of Potong restaurant in Bangkok. Smithsonian Magazine. “The Surprising History of Pad Thai.” Smithsonian Magazine, 2024. Time Perspectives. “History of Thai Noodle Soup.” Time Perspectives, 2023. Feast Thailand. “Chinese Influence on Thai Cuisine.” Feast Thailand, 2022. Johor Kaki. “Noodle Is Your Lunch: History of Pad Thai.” Johor Kaki, 2021. Colorado Public Radio. “The First Thai Restaurant in the U.S. Was in Denver — Here’s an Original Recipe.” CPR News, 7 May 2021. The Splendid Table. “How Thai Food Took Over America.” The Splendid Table, 10 Jan. 2019. Michelin Guide. “How to Make Pad Thai Like Sorn, Thailand’s Three‑Michelin‑Star Restaurant.” Michelin Guide, 2023. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Something milky this way comes...

In this episode... Milkshakes might be our most seditious episode yet. Join us as we discuss why milkshakes are both a symbol of purity and a fight against the establishment as we recreate a delicious Pierre Herme treat. Federal Register. “Food Standards; Milkshake.” Federal Register, 11 Feb. 1991. Berg, Robert. The History and Development of Milkshakes. University of the Pacific Scholarly Commons, 2010. Gluckman, Darcy. “History of the Milkshake.” Art of Drink, 2020. Den of Geek. “Celebrating Milkshake in the Movies.” Den of Geek, 2021. ChurchPOP. “The Hidden Meaning Behind the Strangely Beautiful Lactation of St. Bernard.” ChurchPOP, 2017. Eat My Critique. “Serendipity 3.” Eat My Critique, 2023. Top Secret Recipes. “Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Copycat Recipe.” Top Secret Recipes, 2023. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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What do you say to a slow tomato? Ketchup!

In this episode... Join us as we catch you up on one of summer BBQ’s favorite condiments. Doug and Sarah explore the history of ketchup, make a tomato ketchup from Galton Blackiston, and share new ketchup research from the 1801 Sugar House Book courtesy of the Newport Historical Society. A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew. 1699, by B. E. Gent. Davidson, Alan. The Oxford Companion to Food. 2nd ed., edited by Tom Jaine, Oxford University Press, 2006, p. 574. English Katchup Recipe. Colonial Williamsburg, n.d. Epicurious. “The History of Ketchup.” Epicurious, n.d. History.com. “Ketchup’s Surprising Ancient History.” History, n.d. Ketchup (Eighteenth‑Century Lit). EighteenthCenturyLit.pbworks, n.d. Monticello Catsup Recipe. Monticello Archives (PDF), n.d. Real Baking with Rose. “Sublime Ketchup from Chef Mich.” 2016. Smith, Andrew F. Pure Ketchup: A History of America’s National Condiment. Smithsonian Institution Press, 2001. Smithsonian Magazine. “The Birth of Non‑Alcoholic Ketchup.” Smithsonian Magazine, n.d. The Conversation. “A Brief History of Ketchup.” The Conversation, n.d. The Great Culinary Breakthrough: Mushroom Ketchup. Atlas Obscura, n.d. The Instagram of Chef Galton Blackiston. Instagram, n.d. Newport Historical Society. “Sugar House Book” Newport Historical Society Collections, circa 1850. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Bonus Ketchup

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

Floral Foods - Rose & Osmanthus

In this episode... Flowers are used in so many aspects of cooking. Join us for the history of edible flowers featuring dishes containing osmanthus and roses. “Edible Flowers and Their Uses.” Food Studies, n.d. “Oldest Cooked Leftovers Ever Found Suggest Neanderthals Were Foodies.” The Guardian, 23 Nov. 2022. “Osmanthus Jelly.” Asian Inspirations, n.d. “Recipe: Malabi Milk Pudding.” Michelin Guide, n.d. “The Science of Edible Flowers.” Journal of Ethnobiology, ScienceDirect abstract, 2023. “Traditional Uses of Edible Flowers.” NCBI Bookshelf, n.d. Apicius: Book IV. Translated text, University of Chicago, n.d. “Tulip Bulb Soup.” Coquinaria, n.d. Ein Buch von guter Speise. 14th‑century German cookbook (PDF). Two Fifteenth‑Century Cookery Books. Early English Text Society, 1888. Herbals and Early Botany Manuscript. Archive.org, n.d. The Project Gutenberg EBook of Flowers and Their Uses. Project Gutenberg, n.d. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Bonus Floral Foods

Sarah and Doug discuss more uses of flowers and jello. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

Christmas in July: Mincemeat

In this episode... It's this years Christmas in July episode and we are going medieval with a dish that needs to be made in two parts. So join us as we talk about the history of mincemeat and by extention meat pies and then join the ardious wait until the end of the year... “Mincemeat, n.” OED Online, Oxford University Press, n.d. “Barmakiyya: A Savory Double‑Crusted Meat Pie.” The Andalusi Kitchen, 2 Feb. 2026. Macdonald, Rory. “Mince Pie.” Institute of Culinary Education, n.d. “Why Do We Eat Mince Pies?” BBC News, 6 Apr. 2012. Simmons, Amelia. American Cookery. 1796. Archive.org edition. Acton, Eliza. Modern Cookery for Private Families. 1845. Beeton, Isabella. The Book of Household Management. 1861. “Mince Pie Recipe.” Great British Chefs, n.d. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Super Sneaky Sushi

In this episode... Doug's love of Sushi knows no bounds, but Sarah's vegetarianism is a bit of a barrier. Enter Nobu and his delicious solution with a very interesting technique. Join us this week as there's definitely something fishy going on... Nippon.com. “Why Was Sushi Invented?” Nippon.com, 2020. Bryant, Anthony J. “Chapter 20: Rice.” Sengoku Daimyo, sengokudaimyo.com. Kim, Elise Hu. “How the Desperate Norwegian Salmon Industry Created a Sushi Staple.” NPR, 18 Sept. 2015. Hepburn, James Curtis. A Japanese-English and English-Japanese Dictionary. Archive.org, 1886. Chabria, Anita. “L.A. Sushi History Began at Little Tokyo Restaurant.” Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023. Michelin Guide. “How Sushi Took Over America.” Michelin Guide, 2023. School Night Vegan. “Vegan Salmon.” School Night Vegan, 2023. Horowitz, Will. “Watermelon Ham.” The New York Times Cooking, 2020. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Gobi Manchurian: great balls of China?

In this episode... You know we love weird food and this is a weird one. How do make a Chinese and Indian cross over dish? How do you elevate it? Oh - and did we mention it's cauliflower? Yeah, how do you make THAT tasty? Tune in to find out! “Recipe: Colonel Tso’s Cauliflower (Babu Ji Gobi Manchurian).” Michelin Guide. “Horn Please, Pinki Ji, Don’t Tell Aunty: How Jessi Singh Turned Indian Dining into a Global Party.” Global Indian. Schneider, Aviva. “Babu Ji Lawsuit Settled for Cash.” Eater NY, 3 Oct. 2016. Sutton, Kelsey. “Babu Ji Wage Lawsuit Settlement.” Eater NY, 7 July 2017. “Babu Ji NYC Closes.” SFist, 2 Mar. 2017. Pliny the Elder. Natural History. Archive.org. “History of Cauliflower.” Simplify Gardening. “Review: Cauliflower in Early Modern Europe.” JSTOR. Dixit, Neha. “From Gobi Aloo to Gobi Manchurian: Celebrating 200 Years of the Cauliflower in India.” Scroll.in, 2022. Achaya, K. T. Indian Food: A Historical Companion. Oxford University Press, 1994, p. 209. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Freaky Tiki: a taste of where exactly?

In this episode... On this weeks episode, Doug and Sarah get nice and tropical in true tiki fashion - by getting drunk on the pavement in Hollywood while trying to avoid getting run over by Howard Hughes. Tune in to see how much of this is true! “Tiki Cocktails: The Sumatra Kula.” Putney Farm, 12 Apr. 2012. Johnson & Wales University. Historic Restaurant Menus Collection. ScholarsArchive@JWU. Miller, Bryan. “Tiki Is Back.” The New York Times, 28 Nov. 2007. “Cocktail Recipes A–Z.” The Atomic Grog. “About Us.” Don the Beachcomber (archived 25 Apr. 2016). O’Neill, Jessica. “There’s More to Classic Tiki Than Just Kitsch.” Smithsonian Magazine, 2017. “Inside Howard Hughes’ Serious 1936 Car Accident.” Grunge, 2022. “Stoumen v. Reilly.” Wikipedia. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Salad!? What the heck is a salad?

In this episode... In this weeks episode we get to try and figure out what a salad actually is - a task that is harder than you'd think... anyway, join us in the kitchen as we work our way through a lot of different elements. Will we make the perfect salad? Tune in the find out! Davidson, Alan. The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press, 1999, p. 6. “When Was the First Salad Made?” Meemaw’s Recipes. “Excavation in Ancient Babylon Uncovers 478 Artifacts.” Archaeology Magazine, 2024. “Salads.” The Food Timeline. Corpus Medicorum Graecorum, vol. 6, pt. 1.1. Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Dalby, Andrew. Food in the Ancient World from A to Z. University of Chicago Press. Apicius. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome. Translated by Joseph Dommers Vehling, Project Gutenberg, 2005. “Cook a Classical Feast: Nine Recipes from Ancient Greece and Rome.” The British Museum. Aldrovandi, Ulisse. Lettere a Ulisse Aldrovandi. Open Library. Helewyse. “Salads.” MedievalCookery.com. “Salad, Yes—but with 3 Michelin Stars: The Burrata and Citrus Recipe by Mauro Colagreco.” Reporter Gourmet. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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Bonus Salad!? What the heck is a salad?

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Ice cream - tarred and hayed

In this episode... Yeah, you read that right. We are making ice cream from two very unusual ingredients - but that's kinda what cooking Michelin food is about, right? Join us on an episode of unusual tastes that shock the taste buds. Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi (Evliya Çelebi’s Book of Travels). Vol. 10. Archive.org, n.d. “Finns Eat Tar: The Strangest Finnish Ingredient.” Big in Finland, n.d. “Ice Cream: Is There a Legal Definition?” Lawshun, n.d. “Inside Scoop: The 2,500‑Year History of Ice Cream.” Down to Earth, n.d. “Terva Leijona (Finnish Tar Candy).” Atlas Obscura, n.d. University of California Press. Ice Cream: Chapter 1 (PDF excerpt), n.d. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening. Website: Welcome to Chasing Stars Facebook: Chasing Stars Podcast Instagram: welcometochasingstars BlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.social Email: contact@welcometochasingstars.com

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