What soda pairs best with enchiladas? Why is dry ice carbonation so much better? We help a Mormon listener in need. Plus we talk regional soda pop nomenclature with a linguist. Got belly wash?
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We talk to coquito masters in Harlem and a moonshiner in the Bronx to learn about the holiday drink that’s the centerpiece of a Puerto Rican Christmas celebration.
Ever wonder why Bloody Marys are the most appetizing drink on the beverage cart? Bonus: Dan's tips for spicing up airline food.
Dan was scarred by tequila at a young age and hasn't been able to drink it for years. Now, he sets out to overcome his aversion and learn to appreciate good tequila, with help from an expert.
Ice should be constructed and deployed with the same consideration you'd give to any other beverage ingredient. I explained why, and how, on NPR the other day. Click through to hear and read the segment.
Water is H2O. When you add CO2 it produces carbonic acid, which accounts for seltzer's taste. At first I thought that made it something other than water, because it's not simply H2O anymore. But by that logic flavored water isn't water either. So what do you think?