A year of podcasting and we’ve finally got around to onions! Possibly the most important and versitile vegetable in our pantry gets some love along with an extended talk about canning and the craziness currently going on in the culinary industry.
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Music by John Palmer
Show notes and Shout Outs:
Track and Food Podcast with Corey Mintz: https://www.midrangevancouver.com/posts/2022/12/27/track-and-food-83-food-journalist-corey-mintz-on-the-prevalence-of-tip-creep-at-starbucks-and-what-this-means-for-hospitality
Bon Appetit article on Noma’s Closing: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/noma-restaurant-closing
Thomas Keller’s Quick Pickled Pearl Onions: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-pickled-pearl-onions
My Dark Raven by Andreas Eggenberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5y-YpZink
Sushi 4004: https://www.discogs.com/release/474265-Various-Sushi-4004-The-Return-Of-Spectacular-Japanese-Clubpop
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