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Feb 2019
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The Search for Perfect Falafel: Uncoveri...

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Intrepid food writer Yasmin Khan dives into the mysteries of Palestinian cooking. Plus we rediscover authentic Austrian goulash; Jonathan Townsend cooks amazing 18th century American recipes in period clothing and kitchens; we share three tricks for using dull knives; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks, “Are we really dehydrated?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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