We test the viral egg yolk coffee (which we’re officially renaming custard coffee), explain the numbers on the side of your egg cartons (Julian dates), debate California’s new folic acid tortilla law, talk horse vibration plates, and end with an invasive Mexican fruit fly update. It’s food, farming, and facts; our favorite combo.

In this mini episode of The Rooted and the Wild, we’re sharing our 2026 bingo card goals: what we’re rooting for, what feels a little wild, and what we’re hoping to cross off by this time next year. From practical plans to big dreams, we’re laying it all out, so you can help hold us accountable. Grab some fun pens and make your own card. Let's see what we do in 2026!

This week on The Rooted and the Wild, we kick things off with Trader Joe’s Harry & David pears—because apparently nothing says holiday luxury like fruit wrapped in gold. We do a taste test to see if they really live up to the hype.

Then we dive straight into the wild world of NFR prep and the latest equine herpes scare. We discuss what this means for horses, riders, rodeo teams, and Las Vegas.

We also break down the big news from the school lunch front: 2% and whole milk are finally making their comeback, and yes… we talk about why chocolate milk sometimes has that questionable slimy vibe (you’re welcome).

To finish off the episode, we go talk about the recently released files from the Campbell’s Soup VP and debate the usage of bioengineered meat.