Welcome to the See Food Diet podcast! In this doozy of an episode, Bob, Kate, and Matt are back to share their latest culinary adventures.
Here’s what’s on the menu for this episode:
* Matt’s UK Food Journey: After a two-week trip through London, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Highlands, Matt recounts his extensive food experiences.
* He highlights his first taste of Indian street food, describing it as the “most flavorful, best bite of food” of his trip.
* Matt tried various meat pies and fish and chips multiple times, with the best being at the Montague Hotel, noted for its creamy, buttery texture and accompanying curry sauce.
* Other memorable meals include a prawn dish and “probably the best” sticky toffee pudding his mom had ever tasted, and a “life-changing” burger at BŪTA Burger.
* He shares his experience with Scottish whiskey, describing it as tasting like “hand sanitizer,” though a honey-infused version was much better.
* Matt also discusses the unique menu items at UK McDonald’s, including spicy chicken nuggets and various vegetarian options, and his dismay at the pizza in the Scottish Highlands.
* He describes haggis as “horrible” but raves about the “best mashed potatoes” ever at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
* His journey included discovering the “best donut” he’d ever had in the Scottish Highlands.
* Matt also notes a general lack of salt and butter in much of the UK’s traditional cooking compared to American preferences.
* Kate’s Recent Eats: Kate shares her recent culinary habits, including eating a lot of frozen empadas from Empenada Box and frequenting the Nordstrom Cafe for French onion soup and Caesar salad.
* A recent stomach flu led to her surprising discovery of Gatorade, which she now finds “delicious”.
* Bob recounts a positive experience at Chouette, a French restaurant on Gay Street, where he enjoyed chicken liver pâté, gruyère cheese croquettes, and a “magnificent” apple tart.
* Treat Tasting Session: The episode concludes with a live tasting of treats:
* Grape-flavored ice cream from Sunrise Market, which was a new favorite for the hosts, featuring a mysterious “chewy” surprise.
* Sour Cherry and Apple Squashies from the UK, which Matt brought back.
* Root Beer Milk from Utah, which sparked a discussion on its unique flavor profile, described by some as “wintergreen milk” or “a thinner melted down root beer float”.
* A chaotic tasting of flavored water straws, which were widely disliked due to their chemical smell and taste.
Plus, a shout-out to their “first international viewer,” **Andy from Scotland**.
Tune in for a fun and flavorful discussion, and remember: **If you see food, eat it**!
