#275 - Steak Doneness / Tipping / Thermometers / International Meat / Bolognese / Perfect Pancakes / Raw Fish / Ikejime / Hot Pot

In this episode, we dive into the juicy debate on whether your steak doneness reveals your personality – yes, waiters might be onto us! We poke fun at how ordering well-done might secretly hint at your life choices and discuss international meat trends (shoutout to our Spanish pals for keeping it rare). We also share some wild hot pot adventures, debate the “gayness” of using thermometers in the kitchen.I spill the beans on my relentless hunt for the ultimate bolognese—think chunky, meaty sauce that’s an absolute orgasm in your mouth. I also dive into my pancake disasters (and minor victories) that nearly saved my love life—because who knew breakfast could be so dramatic? And just when you thought it couldn’t get any spicier, we go raw—literally—debating if any seafood should be alive when it hits your plate. We dive into the art of keeping it raw—literally. We kick things off by diving into the Japanese Ikejime technique, where a quick spike keeps your fish fresh and tender (and maybe even lets you feel its tragic past). Then we shift gears to my spicy misadventures with hot pot, where ordering “medium” sauce turned into a one-way ticket to gut reconstruction. And oh, the drama of Taco Bell ketchup in Spain—because apparently, flavor can be a cultural betrayal! Expect plenty of witty banter, outrageous culinary experiments, and a few too many spicy rants. Enjoy the chaos!