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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