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S2 · 10.07.25
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Omakase, Orange Buns, and Pudding mit Gabel

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Omakase, Orange Buns, and Pudding mit Gabel

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Bob · Kate · Matt

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The See Food Diet
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This episode of the See Food Diet Podcast features hosts Bob, Kate, and guest Vanessa, diving into a massive array of food reviews and cultural trends – like we do.

High-End Dining and Grocery Review:The episode features an extensive review of an Omakase tasting experience at HARU near Polaris, in Columbus, detailing high-end dishes like Wagyu, fatty tuna, and a unique Japanese taco featuring barbecue eel. This luxury is contrasted with the "bougie" experience at Dorothy Lane Market (a Dayton-area locally-owned grocery store), where they recount the absurdity of the $36 parmesan-crusted chicken breasts and review items like a Turkey Reuben sandwich and chocolate cake.

Product Tastings and Fast Food Frenzy:The hosts conduct an in-studio tasting of Burger King's spooky menu, which includes the violently orange jack-o'-lantern burger, monster mozz sticks, and the surprisingly popular monster sundae (complete with Pop Rocks and Oreo crumbles). They also review experimental beverages, such as Vita Coco orange dreamsicle and Califia Farms piña colada drinks, and conduct a blind test of Floura high-fiber bars (created by the founder of Jeni's Ice Cream), identifying unique flavors like Brambleberry Lavender and Blueberry Matcha.

Home Cooking and Viral Trends:Home cooking adventures are recounted, including failed attempts at knockoff Crunchwraps requiring a "cheese plug", and the creation of an unexpectedly thick, nougat-like chia pudding (thickened with cottage cheese). They also discuss viral food phenomena, specifically the global trend of Pudding mit Gabel (eating pudding with a fork), and try to identify the licorice-flavored herb in Pho (concluding it is likely Tarragon, but it probably Thai Basil).

Culture and Competition:Non-food topics include an analysis of the intense reality competition show Love Island Games, discussing dramatic contestants like Garbi and a serious on-set injury involving a medicine ball. The episode concludes with a challenge to create a Harry Potter sorting treat to assign the hosts their houses.

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