Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend
Nov 30, 2025
Dive into a world of spice as the hosts hilariously navigate the creation of a charcuterie board. Discover the fascinating history of the Scoville Scale and how peppers measure up, from sweet varieties to the fiery Carolina Reaper and the new Pepper X. Learn about capsaicin and why spicy foods ignite such a fiery reaction in our mouths. With playful banter and quirky cooking segments, this weekend's adventure is both educational and entertaining!
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Make A Fancy Charcuterie Easily
- Dennis walks listeners through building a simple charcuterie board step-by-step to make a fancy snack approachable.
- Use a board, stack affordable meats like bologna and add variety like pepperoni and beef jerky for easy assembly.
Revisiting A Favorite Spicy Episode
- Dennis shares his excitement for revisiting a favorite Wow in the World episode about spicy peppers.
- He frames the episode as a fun behind-the-scenes relisten inside Tinkercast Studios.
What Scoville Measures
- Capsaicin is the chemical in peppers that creates the burning sensation and is measured by dilution.
- The Scoville Heat Scale reports how much dilution is needed to eliminate detectable heat, giving peppers their SHU rating.