The order of your toppings affects how your burger tastes. I find out why, and dig into the science of burger smashing. Plus a man in search of the perfect burger on exactly what he's looking for.
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How did vanilla become the default flavor of ice cream? And what's the ideal temperature of pie when served a la mode? We investigate, with Bon Appetit’s Adam Rapoport, Weird Al, and my Aunt Meryl.
Radiolab's Jad Abumrad and I explore the new frontier of weed-infused foods with a pastry chef. We’ll tell you how it tastes, how it makes us feel, and what happens when you eat too much of it.
Chicago Tribune food writer Kevin Pang reveals his top ten favorite sausages, from Chinese lap cheong to Lil' Smokies. Plus we debate whether hot dogs are a type of sausage.
I talk Buzz Management with Matthew Latkiewicz, author of "You Suck At Drinking." Plus the founders of the blog Bitch Beer pair beer with weather forecasts. And I go on a rant about light beer.
The famously opinionated writer loves frozen Milky Ways and once packed 104 different pastrami sandwiches into her car. Just don't offer her kale.