In this episode... Oats may sound boring, but these Michelin star oats are far from it. Join Sarah and Doug for a history of oats and a Morroccan inspured oatmeal porridge with dates, orgeat, and oranges from Chef Yannick Alleno.

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In this episode... we join Doug and Sarah for an exploration of the British classic - afternoon tea. This episode features an apple and raisin scone from Chef Adam Smith.

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In this episode... Sarah and Doug explore the weird side of food - castoreum, made from a gland near a beaver's anus which can be used as a natural flavoring. Yes, we are cooking with castoreum with an inventive Beaver Tarte Tatin.

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Jørgensen, Dolly “Castoreum: The Scent of the Beaver” Nordic Nature

“Richard Davies” Great British Chefs

“Classic Apple Tarte Tatin” Great British Chefs

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