Mark is in Germany for two months, so this week we present the first of two transatlantic Sporkfuls, in which Mark reports on techniques that Germans are testing in their attempts to eat more better. This includes a method that allows you to grill string beans, a behavior and state of mind known as grillen und chillen, and a disturbing trend called bananenweizen. We'll have another podcast on Mark's German culinary travels next month, plus continuous updates here on the blog!

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