Meat raffles and Snickers salads with Ben Mandelker

Ben Mandelker, a coastal elite exploring Midwestern food, joins the host to discuss misunderstood dishes like meat raffles and Snickers salads. They explore the boundaries of salad, delve into the world of fluff salads, and examine the unexpected combination of sweet and meat. They also discuss food preservation in the Midwest, resourcefulness in cooking, and uncover hidden culinary traditions.