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The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates
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We chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree, how insects use flavor molecules to communicate and the science of taste and smell. Plus, Meathead Goldwyn teaches us how to grill perfect steaks; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates food expiration dates; and we make a no-fuss, all-flavor Spanish Almond Cake. (Originally aired June 12, 2020) Get this week's recipe, Spanish Almond Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-almond-cake-tarta-de-santiago This Week’s Sponsor: Discover proven quality sleep. Save $1,000 on the NEW Sleep Number® 360 Special Edition smart bed during the Memorial Day Sale. Only at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com/MILK Hosted on…