About this podcast
Welcome to Chasing Stars where two home cooks pursue Michelin glory. Join hosts Sarah & Doug for an adult comedy cooking podcast featuring two dorks in a kitchen.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 94 episodes
- Halloween 2026: Food Poisoning - Bonus Ep · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 85In this episode... Our bonus episode this week discusses one of the most infamous dinner parties in history. Did the martini really save some of the guests? Let us know what you…
- Halloween 2026: Food Poisoning · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 85In this episode... It seems every week we get to deal with a new food scandal in the US - so let's talk all about food poisoning. When it comes to food and halloween, we couldn't…
- Delicious Defrutum · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 84In this episode... If you're just as confused by this as we were, you're going to enjoy this episode. Find out what the Roman Empire, grapes and chocolate cookies have to do with…
- Chicken Tikka Masala · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 83In this episode... Is it Indian? It British? Is it just delicious? Join Sarah and Doug for an exploration of the history of Chicken Tikka Masala from ancient tandoor ovens to the…
- Tying Taiyaki Up · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 82In this episode... there’s something fishy going on this week in the Chasing Stars kitchen where we get to investigate the evolution of taiyaki. “Taiyaki: A Kaleidoscope of…
- Obscene Tagine · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 81In this episode... It's time for tagine. Come along with us as we elevate this classic Moroccan dish with a Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine from Michelin-starred Chef…
- Paris Brest: A delicious race? · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 80In this episode... This week's episode features a race that's not a race - but it was... so can we still call it a race? Better yet, what does a race have to do with a dessert…
- Tempeh, Arizona? That can’t be right… · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 79In this episode... Journey to Java with us as we discuss the history of tempeh, make homemade tempeh, and make a delicious tempeh dish from Chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Albala, Ken…
- Grenadine, was the original a bomb? · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 78In this episode... What does Grenadine have to do with pomagranates and why are we making grenadine without a single drop of pomegrante in it? Join us this week as we get messy…
- Rice Pudding: an ancient classic · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 77In this episode... Rice pudding is a classic comfort food with roots in India and China. On today's episode we explore the history of rice pudding and make the viral Riz Au Lait…
- How do you clean a palate? Bonus · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 76In this episode... we’re plunging into the surprising history of Punch à la Romaine, from its place on the Titanic’s First Class menu to the chefs and restaurateurs behind the…
- How do you clean a palate? · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 76In this episode... While a palate cleanser may sound like a thing of the past, they're essential in fine dining and in the world of fragrence. We talk about what a palate…
- Pad Thai'd · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 75In this episode... Pad Thai may seem like a classic Thai dish, but is it actually a more modern creation? Join us as we explore the history of pad thai and share a recipe from…
- Something milky this way comes... · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 74In this episode... Milkshakes might be our most seditious episode yet. Join us as we discuss why milkshakes are both a symbol of purity and a fight against the establishment as…
- Bonus Ketchup · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 73Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet…
- What do you say to a slow tomato? Ketchup! · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 73In this episode... Join us as we catch you up on one of summer BBQ’s favorite condiments. Doug and Sarah explore the history of ketchup, make a tomato ketchup from Galton…
- Bonus Floral Foods · 8 min · Season 2 Episode 72Sarah and Doug discuss more uses of flowers and jello. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt…
- Floral Foods - Rose & Osmanthus · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 72In this episode... Flowers are used in so many aspects of cooking. Join us for the history of edible flowers featuring dishes containing osmanthus and roses. “Edible Flowers and…
- Christmas in July: Mincemeat · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 71In this episode... It's this years Christmas in July episode and we are going medieval with a dish that needs to be made in two parts. So join us as we talk about the history of…
- Super Sneaky Sushi · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 70In this episode... Doug's love of Sushi knows no bounds, but Sarah's vegetarianism is a bit of a barrier. Enter Nobu and his delicious solution with a very interesting technique…
