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May 2021
53m 35s

How Did You Develop Such Amazing Taste? ...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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This week’s episode of Getting Curious isn’t a snack, it’s a whole meal. Culinary creator, writer, and video host Sohla El-Waylly joins Jonathan to discuss cooking basics, ancient recipes, and their shared affinity for a certain discontinued Taco Bell classic.   Sohla El-Waylly can currently be seen starring in The HISTORY® Channel’s online series Ancient ... Show More
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