Simon and Shawn avoid the apocalypse and bunker down with Mesoamerica’s finest fibre and protein rich legume. Plus a surprising amoun of talk about wargaming and how to deal when your hero is a monster.
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Music by John Palmer
Show notes and Shout Outs:
When Your Hero Is a Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T31HKuabyMA
Summer Savoury: https://www.albertcountymuseum.com/news/2017/7/20/summer-savory-the-herb-of-acadie
Cassoulet: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/classic-cassoulet
Elk Chilli: https://www.eatdrinkbreathe.com/elk-chilli/
White Sails Brewing: https://whitesailsbrewing.com/beer/
Sober Carpenter Brewing: https://sobercarpenter.com/
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