Spilled Milk

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The Fixed Stars virtual event with Book Larder

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Episode 449: Furikake Aug 06, 2020

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Today we encounter crunchy bits, the 5 second rule and organ dreams as we discuss this Friend of Rice, Furikake. We toy with the idea of joining the National Furikake Association, undertake a new hobby and ultimately decide there is no impremating allowed.

Furikake Chex Mix

Homemade Furikake Seasoning

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The Fixed Stars Virtual Event w/Book Larder

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Episode 448: Salad Rolls with Andrea Nguyen Jul 30, 2020

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Today we work on our pronunciation skills and wrapping technique as we discuss salad rolls (Goi Cuon) with Andrea Nguyen. We learn about the importance of lithe vegetables, the pleasure of parallel noodle bites and how to lay a chip.

Andrea'a Website

Andrea Nguyen's Books

Three Ladies Rice Paper

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Episode 447: Zucchini Jul 23, 2020

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Today we remember the ratatouilles of our youth, sex ed classes and invent some alien sex fantasies. We discover Molly's legacy of larceny and learn way too much botany as we debate the risks of salad and zoodling.

Ed Fretwell Soup

Rachel's Zucchini

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Episode 446: Crispy Spring Rolls Jul 16, 2020

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Today we reminisce about the good old days when we recorded together and Molly could eat Matthew's cooking. We wade through pleated pants, time machines and incorrect sports metaphors to bring you The Fearful Friar as we discuss spring rolls of the crispy variety.

Chinese Soul Food book

Egg Roll Wrappers

Lumpia

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Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels

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Episode 445: Soft Pretzels Jul 09, 2020

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Today we encounter Supermarket Sweeps, corporate historians and roller skating hoodlums as we dive deep into Soft Pretzels. It's Auntie Anne's vs Wetzel's Pretzels as we discuss musical puns and too much Animal Crossing to eventually invent the Slim Jim Candy Cane.

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Episode 444: Shichimi Tōgarashi Jul 02, 2020

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Today we finally start paving Memory Lane as we learn Matthew is all bluster and Molly sprouted from a root cellar. As we discuss spice blends, mustard water and the bottomless well of Molly's inexperience we hope you sue us, marry us or at least mail us something.

Dipping Udon

Tsuyu

2 cups water
1 1/3 teaspoons dashi powder
1/3 cup
mirin
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

Bring to a boil to dissolve, simmer for a few minutes, and set aside.

Dipping sauce

1/4 pound thin-sliced pork belly, cut into 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 onion, sliced
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
Ginger coins

Cook the pork in a little oil. Remove from pan and add onion. Cook until it begins to soften. Add scallions and ginger and cook until onions begin to brown. Add pork and tsuyu, heat through, and serve in dipping bowls with boiled and drained udon.

Yield: 3 servings

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Mary Berry's Gingerbread House

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Episode 443: Candy Canes Jun 25, 2020

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Happy Christmas in June! Today we break open Molly's candy cupboard and encounter shapeshifters, cathedrals and barber polls as we learn the truth behind candy canes. Matthew watches Molly eat something yet again as we set things up for the sequel.

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Lea Perrins corporate history

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Episode 442: Worcestershire Sauce Jun 18, 2020

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Today we encounter hamburgers, meatloaf and beef spheres as we finally discover what cooking is. Molly plays sleuth and Matthew plays well with peanut butter as we wonder where Worcestershire is and what Ms Frizzle and Dennis Quaid are up to. Place your bets people!

Serious Eats BBQ sauce

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Episode 441: Chex Mix Jun 11, 2020

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Today we wonder what this stuff is as we discuss school vending machines, chicken oil and the best plane snacks. Is it Bold or Just Fine? We hope you like this episode but really it is for someone else. Be sure to subscribe to Dire Desires!

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