Chasing Stars
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
75 episodes
Super Sneaky Sushi
In 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. Join us this week as there's definitely something fishy going on....
Gobi Manchurian: great balls of China?
In this episode... You know we love weird food and this is a weird one. How do make a Chinese and Indian cross over dish? How do you elevate it? Oh - and did we mention it's cauliflower? Yeah, how do you make THAT tasty? Tune in to find out!
Freaky Tiki: a taste of where exactly?
In this episode... On this weeks episode, Doug and Sarah get nice and tropical in true tiki fashion - by getting drunk on the pavement in Hollywood while trying to avoid getting run over by Howard Hughes. Tune in to see how much of this is true...
Salad!? What the heck is a salad?
In this episode... In this weeks episode we get to try and figure out what a salad actually is - a task that is harder than you'd think... anyway, join us in the kitchen as we work our way through a lot of different elements. Will we make the p...
Ice cream - tarred and hayed
In this episode... Yeah, you read that right. We are making ice cream from two very unusual ingredients - but that's kinda what cooking Michelin food is about, right? Join us on an episode of unusual tastes that shock the taste buds.
Interview with Steensma Creamery
Join Sarah and Doug for a special bonus episode featuring a behind-the-scenes tour of Steensma Creamery and Farm in Lynden, Washington. We recently featured Steensma’s skyr in our Skyr Panna Cotta episode, and now we’re taking you straight to t...
Skyr Panna Cotta: A little taste of heaven
In this episode... Looking for something extra special to serve up over summer? Sarah and Doug join with the team at Steensma Creamery to make a deliciously creamy and flexible dessert that is an instant classic.Davidson, Alan. The Oxfor...
Meatloaf: you took the food right outta my mouth
In this episode... Doug and Sarah make a classic dish… but is it an American classic? A German classic? An Austrian classic? A Polish classic? A… I think you get the point. Listen to find out!A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, O...
Tej: Ethiopian Honey Wine
In this episode... Sarah and Doug enter the world of brewing and create Tej - a beverage from Ethiopia made from honey and an unusual ingredient…Kloman, Harry. Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. iUniverse, 2010.
Hot Iced Tea: a scientific approach to cooking
In this episode... Hot tea and cold tea existing in the one teacup? Join Sarah and Doug as they delve into modern cookery and techniques while playing with molecular gastronomy.
Mustard: time to get a little spicy!
In this episode... Sarah and Doug discover the history and varied recipe options for the classic condiment, mustard.Antol, Marie Nadine. The Incredible Secrets of Mustard: The Quintessential Guide to the History, Lore, Varieties, and Hea...
Pizza Fun Facts
Sarah and Doug discuss some interesting pizza facts. Have you heard of the newest fact from 2026?
Pizza
In this episode... join Sarah and Doug and they discover the history and flavor of a traditional pizza.Davidson, Alan. The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press, 1999, p. 6.
Wagashi: Japanese Tea Sweets featuring Daifuku Mochi
In this episode... Sarah and Doug try a traditional Japanese sweet served with tea.Darra Goldstein, editor. The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press, 2015, pp. 776–777.Groner, Paul. Saichō: The Establishme...
Hummus: Japanese Inspired Hummus from Moonrise Restaurant
In this episode... Join Sarah and Doug for a Japanese inspired twist on a Middle Eastern classic - hummus. Our recipe comes from Chef Solemann Haddad of Moonrise in Dubai.Albala, Ken. Beans: A History. Berg Publishers, 2007.
Interview with The Lucky Cajun
In this episode.. join Sarah and Doug as they have a in-depth discussion about life, food, cooking, how spices impact your cooking and much, much, more.Smith, Blackwell. The Lucky Cajun.Use...
Jambalaya: We hope you like spice
In this episode... Jambalaya is the quintessential Cajun comfort food. Join Doug and Sarah for a twisty turny exploration of this classic dish with a recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse in partnership with The Lucky Cajun Handmade Seasoning (www.th...
Moussaka: Because we're super Greeky
In this episode... Moussaka - classically Greek right? This week Doug and Sarah do a deep dive on moussaka with a recipe from Chef Andreas Mavrommatis.
Oat Couture: Turning Porridge Michelin
In this episode... Oats may sound boring, but these Michelin star oats are far from it. Join Sarah and Doug for a history of oats and a Morroccan inspured oatmeal porridge with dates, orgeat, and oranges from Chef Yannick Alleno.
Afternoon Tea: Snacking like the aristocracy
In this episode... we join Doug and Sarah for an exploration of the British classic - afternoon tea. This episode features an apple and raisin scone from Chef Adam Smith.Benn, James A. Tea in China: A Religious and Cultural History...
Beaver Tarte Tatin - Castoreum and Natural Flavors
In this episode... Sarah and Doug explore the weird side of food - castoreum, made from a gland near a beaver's anus which can be used as a natural flavoring. Yes, we are cooking with castoreum with an inventive Beaver Tarte Tatin.
Quiche: Did someone say cheese?
In this episode... of Chasing Stars Doug and Sarah make a classic quiche from Chef Tom Aikens. It's perfect for springtime brunches or a cozy family meal.A Haven of Health. Int...