Jenn and Clara break down the best and worst ways to prepare the 3 course meal that Violet Beuregard experiences while on tour at the Factory. The two then share their experiences with their own cultural dining practices, the cadence, and format of meals around the world from antipasti in Italy to a refreshing plate of cut fruit at the end of many meals in Asia. Meal formats nowadays tend to be more of a suggestion than a steadfast set of rules.

Chapters

0:40 About Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

1:58 Where is the 3-course chewing gum in the movie?

3:00 What is a 3-course meal? Plus, other types of courses

6:25 Thoughts on tasting menus

9:22 Tomato bisque vs Tomato Soup

10:02 Roast beef & other cuts

10:46 Comparing the meals in the film

13:05 The best ways to make baked potatoes

15:59 Know your food system

19:24 What is the best potato dish to have with meat?

21:48 Blueberry pie & cream

28:04 Our ideal multi-course chewing gum

31:55 Where is the best multi-course dinner?

33:42 The best pie shops

34:50 Tips for hosting course meals

37:27 Our next episode 🔼⬇️

Links we mentioned:

• The Best Blueberry Pie by Scientifically Sweet
• 50 Pies 50 States by Stacey Mei Yan Fong (affiliate link)
• Galette by Rebecca Firkser (affiliate link)
• Magpie: Sweets and Savories from Philadelphia's Favorite Pie Boutique (affiliate link)

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Jenn and Clara delve deep into the finer points of the English breakfast, including egg cookery, differences in types of bacon and sausage, what makes clotted cream so darn delicious, and how a man’s tea order says so much about his tastes. Also, discover the joy of Welsh rarebit and how a toast rack can also be a symbol of quiet luxury.

Chapters

0:38 About The Phantom Thread

2:14 Why we started this podcast (lore drop!)

6:12 Some context before we meet Alma

8:48 Where is the breakfast scene in the movie?

12:55 What is Welsh rarebit?

14:33 A poached egg (not too runny)

18:25 What items were missing from this breakfast?

21:41 Scones? Scones

24:07 Coffee or tea? Lapsang

28:48 Can you clock when someone orders with style?

34:23 Our next episode 🍽️

Other media we mentioned:

• A Breakdown of the Full English Breakfast by I Am a Food Blog
• Mei Lin's Poached Egg Hack
• Dave Arnold's Egg Chart
• Eater's Map of English Breakfast in NYC
• The Breakfast Bible (affiliate link)

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Jenn and Clara discuss Dae-su’s first, last, and only meal while imprisoned in Oldboy: fried dumplings. They dive deep into the storied global history of dumplings and debate what makes a great dumpling, from the optimal filling to the proper thickness of skin and which cooking technique reigns supreme.

Chapters

0:37 About Oldboy

3:39 Egg Films

6:58 Where are the dumplings in Oldboy?

12:23 What are dumplings?

14:35 How we make dumplings

15:53 Randwiches lore

20:49 The ideal frying temperature

24:04 Our favorite dipping sauces

29:16 Order of operations and what is the best dumpling size?

28:39 Our favorite dumpling shapes

33:57 Where to get the best dumplings

36:40 Dumpling troubleshooting

38:31 Our next episode 🧵🪡

Links we mentioned:

• Chinese dumplings, an ultimate how-to guide by Red House Spice
• Dumpling Skirt
• Showdown: Comfort Food, Chili & BBQ
• Copper Cash Dumpling
• Woks of Life
• Ahnest Kitchen
• Maxi's Noodle on Food.Curated
• Maangchi Youtube

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