Ask Gastropod: White Chocolate, Jimmies, Chil...

Fan favorite Ask Gastropod is back, and we’re celebrating the season by solving a pair of trans-Atlantic mysteries! First up: if you have a purple candy in Europe, it’s nearly guaranteed to be flavored with a tart little berry called blackcurrant—while the same color candy in the ...  Show more

For many Americans, bacon is an essential element of the perfect breakfast—not to mention a welcome addition to everything from cheeseburgers to doughnuts. But bacon hasn't always been beloved. Ancient Egyptians elites looked down on pork, Judaism and Islam banned it entirely, an ...  Show more

Today, Josh and Nicole explore the historical, cultural, and culinary reasons behind this uncommon food pairing. Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1 Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen To learn more about listener data and our priva ...  Show more

Is American cheese a worthy representative of these United States on your charcuterie board, or a chemically derived imposter? Today, Josh and Nicole are debating: 'is American cheese really cheese?' on this episode of A Hotdog Is A Sandwich. To learn more about listener data and ...  Show more

Cilantro aversion: a genetically predetermined distaste, or a scientific hoax purported by unsophisticated palates? Today, Josh and Nicole are debating: 'are cilantro haters faking it?' on this episode of A Hotdog Is A Sandwich. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p ...  Show more

Today, Josh & Nicole debate the taste of water – does it even have a taste? Plus, they test the acidity of their spit! Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1 Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen To learn more about listener data and our ...  Show more