Are Cilantro Haters Faking It?

Today, Josh and Nicole tackle the question on all our minds: why doesn't America have a national dish, and what should it be?Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1Check out the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ahotdogisasandwich 

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This herb, which tastes fresh and lemony to some but bitter and soapy to others, has been gracing tables for thousands of years along with its spice counterpart, coriander. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cilantro.

On the surface, it’s just a leafy green herb. Its feathery fronds add a decorative note and a distinctive flavor to dishes across Latin America and Asia, from guacamole to phở. And yet cilantro is the most divisive herb in the kitchen, inspiring both deep dislike and equally deep ...  Show more

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