
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
25 episodes
French Lentils - can we make a pulse fancy? (Honoring Washington's National Lentil Festival)
In this episode... Doug and Sarah celebrate the National Lentil Festival with Lentils a la Française from Chef Michael Caines, no not the actor guy.Emett, Josh. The Recipe: Classic Dishes for the Home Cook from the World's Best Chefs. Ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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33:07

Kentucky Bourbon and Hot Brown: a blast from the past
In this episode... A celebration of Kentucky featuring the classic Hot Brown Sandwich and Old Fashioned Cocktail featuring Kentucky bourbon.Kentucky Distillers’ Association. “Distilleries....
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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52:15

French Onion Soup: chopping onions sucks
In this episode... There is only one recipe that made Julia Child cry and shockingly, this wasn’t it? Join Sarah and Doug as they wage war on the onion, battling through tear gas to make the classic French Onion Soup. Is it worth the equivalent...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:22

Fruitcake: Christmas in July
In this episode... Celebrate Christmas in July as Doug and Sarah start a boozy fruitcake in time for Christmas. Yes, it takes that long. Rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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59:28

Pavlova: it's not from New Zealand
In this episode... Listen to Doug and Sarah argue over who has pavlova bragging rights - Australia or New Zealand. Today we experiment with pavlova 3 ways - Italian, Swiss, and French meringues. Who will win?
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:41:33

Fig Leaf: historical edible undies
In this episode... Fig leaves aren't just for covering genitalia. Join us for Fig Leaf Chocolate Chip Cookies from Erika Chan, and Fig Leaf Syrup and Wine based on recipes from Pascal Baudar. Cato the Censor on Farming, Translated b...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:22

Summer cocktails: Classy drinks for classy people
In this episode... Join us for the episode where we got drunk enough that Sarah needed a ride home. We are celebrating summer cocktails with Gin Punch, an Azorean Old Fashioned with Portuguese Milk Liqueur, and a Key Lime Pie Mimosa.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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50:24

Bottarga: It's not Bogota, thats in South America
In this episode... Bottarga? Isn't that a leather handbag? Nope. Today we explore bottarga (cured mullet roe) with a spaghetti recipe from Siclian chef Ciccio Sultano.The Sephardic Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:37

Tiramisu & Tiramisu ice cream: Dear Italy, I'm sorry.
In this episode... Join us for tiramisu two ways - the original recipe from Ado Campeol and a modern ice cream cake twist from Aussie legend Donna Hay.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:26

Popcorn Soup: yes, you read that right
In this episode... Popcorn in soup? Join us for an odd sounding and potentially delicious soup on today's episode of Chasing Stars!Mazouz, Mourad, and Pierre Gagnaire. Sketch....
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:09

Champagne: what it's like to taste stars
In the episode.. There's no better way to kick off summer! Join Sarah and Doug for 3 celebrations of champagne - Champagne and Citrus Terrine from Martin Wishart, Kir Imperial with Pierre Herme inspired ispahan caviar, and Strawberries with Cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:45

Crispy Skin Duck: Modernity meets tradition
In this episode... Quack! Doug and Sarah celebrate Kylie Kwong's crispy skinned duck with both a blood plum sauce and citrus sauce. SBS Fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:34

Lemon Lilac Cake
Bacquié, Christophe. "Country Lemon Cake." Côte d’Azur France
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:24

Chicken Salt: Salty love from Australia
In this episode... Doug and Sarah make the worlds best fries and the worlds best seasoning - the Australian classic: chicken salt. Recipes this week come from Heston Blumenthal and Ross Dobson.Dobson, Ross. Australia: The Cookbook. Phaid...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:28

Swiss Roll Cake: a tribute to south east Asian flavours
In this episode…. Are the Swiss on a roll with this one? No - this dessert is Swiss in name only and on this weeks episide Doug and Sarah get to make it and elevate it with an infusion of south east asian flavours.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:14

Huitlacoche Tacos: a very smutty episode
In this weeks episide... Sarah and Doug find themselves deeply confused over the scent of tonka bean while trying to elevate a basic recipe from Martha Stewart.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:45:45

Pot De Creme: an adventure in culinary concrete
In this episode... Sarah and Doug find themselves deeply confused over the scent of tonka bean while trying to elevate a basic recipe from Martha Stewart. Credits:
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:43

Brownies: Theres no way we can go wrong here... right?
In this episode... Gordon Ramsay claims his brownies are the world's best. Doug and Sarah put that to the challenge against Thomas Kellers'.Credits:Go...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:24

Cod: How many puns can we possibly make?
In this episode…. This week Sarah and Doug attempt to shove as many cod puns into this episode as possible while proving it's possible to make a Michelin chef meal in 30 minutes.Credits:
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:10

Coconut: I've got a lovely bunch of pythons...
In this episode…. It looks like an orangutan breast but tastes like delious tropical goodness. Join Doug and Sarah on a coconut fantasy journey featuring Nasi Lemak and Latik.Credits:
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:44

Fondue: Or is it a fondon't?
In this episode…. Fondue me baby. It's cheese and wine. How can that not be amazing? Join Doug and Sarah for an exploration of fondue.Credits:...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:17

Bœuf Berginern: Dear France, I'm sorry.
In this episode…. Can we pronounce it? No. Can we make it? Yes. Join our hosts for a joyous berginern romp!Credits:Child, Julia. Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Alfred A. Knopf, 1961.Child, Julia. "Boeuf Bourguignon (B...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:12

Oyster Ice Cream: Yup, you heard that correctly.
In this episode... Oyster Ice Cream sounds disgusting. Is it? Join Sarah and Doug as they test out a 19th century oyster ice cream recipe and a more modern oyster stout ice cream. Credits:Randolph, Mary. The Virginia House-Wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:27:09
