We've been hearing from some of our far flung Sporkful fans lately, which is awesome. Recently we heard from Iraq, now we get mail from Trude in Rwanda, where she's working with the Peace Corps. Because she lacks broadband, Trude receives Sporkful care packages from home, burned on CD. Trude's reaction to several episodes gives a glimpse into the food culture
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As the man says, two out of three ain't bad. This week we take calls from a couple of students in Canada who are clearly ahead of the class. One in British Columbia has an existential question about milk, the other in Vancouver needs our consultation on a school project. Plus, a man in San Francisco calls in to share
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Mary from New York has been listening to our coffee episode with Marc Maron, where I proposed my idea that the only true iced coffee is one with coffee ice cubes. Mary favors using espresso, chilled with a bartender's flair, using a cocktail shaker: Throw in your espresso, milk and sugar, add a handful of ice cubes last, shake, and strain
Sporkful fan J, last seen here seeking your guidance on useful sauces while he's serving in Iraq (keep the advice coming, of course), sent some pics from the mess hall. Looks like your basic hearty holiday feast. But check out the beer on offer: Astra, straight out of Hamburg, Germany. Sure, its logo is extremely awesome,
Leftover pizza + leftover chicken parm = happy. Pizza reheated in the toaster oven, chicken parm reheated in the microwave. /dan See the full gallery on Posterous