After you've consumed Ep3 on potato chips, the wise @ballark recommends the exhaustive field research HowfreshEats is doing on the subject. It's a study in 8 parts (so far), including lovingly composed portraits of each chip.
The chips vary in quality, but the finest arch with the grace of trained yogis. At its best, the series captures each crunchy ridge as Avedon would, if he had an abundance of winged insect-themed paper towels. /mg
Changing background music can make chocolate taste sweeter. And you can tell whether you're cutting scallions correctly by the sound they make. Hear (and taste) the difference yourself in this show!
Sutter Home's Build a Better Burger Contest is underway, and they've analyzed early entries to compile a list of top burger trends. Some are obvious (spoiler alert--bacon makes the cut) but others are surprising.
Dan and guest Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune cover most over- and underrated options. You'll be shocked by where Dan places the sandwich. Plus, a caller offers useful advice on navigating restaurant choices.