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Food waste. It's the world's dumbest problem. It's also the topic of our most popular podcast ever (see our 2022 interview with Dr. Lisa Johnson). California just passed a new law that dramatically simplifies the 50 potential types of expiration dates currently used on food packaging down to just two. What does Al Capone have to do with all of this? Well, we guess you'll just have to listen to find out.

The World's Dumbest Problem Episode with Dr. Lisa Johnson

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609819/episodes/11503184

Explanation of the Wonderfully Simple California Food Labeling Law

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/foodrecovery/fooddatelabeling/

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Soccer, which is known to most to most of the world as football has captured the world's attention during this time of the "Cup That Shall Not Be Named".

My long-time friend, TR Masino (co-host of the Stairway to Eleven music podast) joined me in Mexico City to discuss US vs Mexican food culture, in the context of a "foodball" game. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Our GOOOOOOALLL!!! is to provide an overview of the similarities, differences, and changes we've seen over the last 25 years of travels between the US and Mexico. In this episode, we "pass" the conversation back and forth and even give a "yellow card" to each side.

See the links below to find out more information on these awesome music and food topics.

Stairway to Eleven Podcast

UNESCO Mexican Food Traditions

25 Dishes that Capture the Flavor of America (the US part) Today

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We are joined by a guest who is just as comfortable with a pipette as he is with a piping bag. Dr. Josh Smalley is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Leicester, specializing in the synthesis of peptidomimetic materials. But to millions of viewers worldwide, he is better known as the meticulous finalist from the 2023 series of The Great British Baking Show.

Josh has pioneered a unique niche in science communication, recently launching the 'Science Kitchen'—a project that uses the art of baking to demystify complex chemistry for the public. Today, we’re diving into the 'chemistry of the tent,' how he manages the transition from the lab to the lime-light, and his mission to inspire the next generation of scientists through the universal language of food.

Some of Josh’s favorite books:

The Science of Baking by Matt Alard

The Science of Cooking by Peter Barham

Steeped: The Chemistry of tea by Michelle Francl

'Science of' series by Dorling Kindersley -

Science of Spice by Dr. Stuart Farrimond

Science of Flavour by Dr. Stuart Farrimond

Science of Fermentation by DK and Robin Sherriff

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