Episode 26: A Wardrobe of Memories

A precious moment may only last a second but its memory lasts forever. As we grow up, the most missed are the memories from our primitive years or of our loved ones. The more you revisit them, fresher and sharper they seem. From the sheer joy of jumping in a puddle during rains a ...  Show more

There are plenty of bonds that keep a family together - but none are as strong as the love for food! And who wants to eat at home when you can go out to your favourite restaurant. But when your family is as feisty and determined as you, even a seemingly easy task such as choosing ...  Show more

Aloo ki Sabzi, Mashed Potatoes and – everyone’s favorite – Batata Wada. One vegetable, so many different avatars! This starchy spud is so versatile and ubiquitous that you may think it’s always found favour with people. But the story of the potato is a long and chequered one!From ...  Show more

Consider the potato. 

The typical potato is not all that pretty. They can be beige and lumpy, dusty and speckled, and on top of that, they even sprout alien-like tentacles. Further, no one really knows what to make of the potato. Is it a vegetable, or so starchy that we ...

In this episode, social media chef and queen of potatoes, Poppy O'Toole, explores the world of her favourite ingredient, the Potato. Last year, Poppy appeared on Mastermind, choosing the history of the potato as her specialist subject. Let’s just say… it didn’t quite go to plan. ...  Show more

This starchy side dish can inspire some strong opinions -- and side-eye. Anney and Lauren peel back the history behind the many, many iterations of potato salad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.