Smuggled culture. Uncle Roger. The globalization of the grocery store. And presumptuous pumpkin spice.
This episode Joshna is joined by Elayne Duff. Elayne is an accomplished professional with more than 20 years within the beverage and alcohol industry. Working for the two largest drinks companies in the world AB-InBev and Diageo Wine and Spirits has earned her a solid track record as a mixologist, luxury spirits brand Ambassador, and brand strategist. She is an in-demand speaker at trade shows around the world, Diageo's go-to person for media, one of the most-requested mixology experts on Spike TV's hit "Bar Rescue" show, and Andy Cohen's favorite bartender on-set for "Watch What Happens Live!" In September 2017, Elayne created her own consultancy company, Duff on the Rocks, through which she works with brands to develop on & off-trade strategy, sales, and education solutions.
Our first stop is a beautiful piece about a grandmother who smuggled some yogurt culture on a handkerchief, then immigrated to the West from Lebanon.
Next, our latest obsession: Uncle Roger! Comedian Nigel Ng has created this alter ego who does his own commentary on videos of chefs making Asian dishes. His loud objections to Jamie Oliver's fried rice has gone viral. He's super funny, and we like this approach to a discussion about appropriation. "You hear sizzling, I hear my ancestors crying..."
Joshna is irritated by it all at the grocery store, and thought that all the darned canned milk should just go together rather than isolating the coconut milk, for example, in the "international foods" isle...let's finally talk about this hottest of hot topics!
Pumpkin Spice Madness! Every year it seems the obsession with pumpkin spice grows more grotesque. This year brought us pumpkin spice Kraft Dinner, and pumpkin spice bone broth mix! Why are we so obsessed with this flavour?!
