The Adam Ragusea Podcast

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00:28 What exactly is in pasta water and why is it good?24:44 Is Beano bad for gut health?37:48 Why do recipes tell you to bake something crispy and then cover it in wet stuff?

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Thanks to Indeed for sponsoring this episode! Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at http://indeed.com/RAGUSEA | Offer good for a limited time. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed.Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/adamragusea0822100:15 Why do we like food served really hot or really cold, but usually not in between?25:08 How does imitation vanilla compare to real vanilla?44:50 How'd you get that accent? Do you think it's helped your career?

Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://shakerandspoon.com/ragusea and use code ragusea to get $20 off your first box!Thanks to 80,000 Hours for sponsoring this episode! Start planning a career that is meaningful, fulfilling, and helps solve the world’s most pressing problems: https://80000hours.org/ragusea00:28 Why is food of Northern European origin so bland?33:31 Advice on starting a career in creative work?51:34 Are mussels that don't open during cooking actually dangerous?2004 Australian government report indicating mussels that don't open during cooking are just as safe as any others: https://www.frdc.com.au/sites/default/files/products/2002-418-DLD.pdf

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Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://shakerandspoon.com/ragusea and use code ragusea to get $20 off your first box! 00:33 Why do Americans refrigerate their eggs?29:52 Why are all recipes "easy"? Why don't they explain "why"?44:37 How big is too big with salt?56:20 A dental correction on diet soda