392: What makes a well-made Mint Julep Cocktail much more complex than you expect? James Chatto reveals the secret
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In this episode, Natalie MacLean chats with James Chatto about the complexities of the mint julep and various culinary stories behind iconic recipes.
What makes a properly made mint julep much more complex than people expect? How did an Indian revolutionary leader end up creating one of Japan's most famous curry recipes? How did a recipe collected during a 1930s concert tour in Indonesia become the legendary Queen Mother's Cake, different from every other chocolate cake you've ever had? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with James Chatto, co-author of the terrific new book Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors . You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks . Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of James Chatto's new book, Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors . To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! Highlights What makes the mint julep tradition at Oxford both fascinating and deeply complicated? Why did a simple rum drink discovered in Cuba become one of America's most iconic cocktails? What hidden history was uncovered behind…
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