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A podcast for people with too much time on their hands. Interests include reality TV, organic artisanal beauty products, hypochondria, and over-indulged dogs. Don’t worry, even though you’ve got time, this podcast will be brief.
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Italian Dish

Christine Crews

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Italian food is undeniably among the most delicious cuisines in the world. Every week, join Christine, a home chef and American ex-pat in Florence, as she learns to cook traditional Italian specialties while dishing on what it's really like living in Italy. Whether you are traveling to Italy, love cooking Italian food, or want to learn more about Italian culture and quirks, this is the podcast for you.
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Chilled rice pudding with whiskey peach compote 200g pudding rice 400ml double cream 100ml whole milk 150ml Greek style yoghurt 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 100g castor sugar Place the rice, 300ml of the milk and sugar in a pan and cook, stirring frequently until rice is soft – about 25 minutes.Turn into a bowl and cover the surface with cling to preve…
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Send us a Text Message. "My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Go home and get a nice quiet sleep." - British Prine Minister, Neville Chamberlain, 1938. This upcoming September…
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Harissa 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon cooking oilZest and juice 1 orange 50ml sherry vinegar Pinch cinnamon1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 50ml good olive oil or good local rapeseed oil Cook the chillis, garlic and shallot in the cooking…
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Send us a Text Message. "And Ty Cobb wanted to play. But none of us could stand the son of a bitch when we were alive so we told him to stick it, hahahahahaha!!!" - Ray Liotta, as Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams" Ty Cobb was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and king of the so-called Deadball Era. He played in the major leag…
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Caramelized cherries 250g cherries, stoned and halved 75g castor sugar 125ml boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Cook the sugar in a non stick pan until it forms an amber liquid. Carefully add the water as it will spit and cook until thick and syrupy. Add the cherries and vanilla and toss for a couple of minutes to glaze. Chocolate gr…
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Send us a Text Message. "C is for Cobb, Who grew spikes and not corn, And made all the basemen Wish they hadn't been born." - Ogden Nash, "Lineup For Yesterday" Ty Cobb was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and king of the so-called Deadball Era. He played in the major leagues from 1905 to 1928, and was the first player ever voted in…
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Brined pork chops 4 x 200g pork chops 500ml water 20g seasalt 1 teaspoon mustard seeds25g light brown sugar Few sprigs thyme or rosemary1 clove garlic, smashed Place water, salt , mustard seeds, sugar, rosemary and garlic in a pan and simmer until sugar and salt have dissolved. Cool completely. Place pork chops in a container and cover with brine. …
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Ever woken up after a fun night out feeling like a zombie and desperately in need of a hangover cure? We've all been there at least once. That's why I've come up with a magical recipe for the ultimate recovery dish: honey chicken biscuits. In this episode, Wes and I talk about the recipe and, as always, share hacks to make the perfect dish even bet…
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No normal episode of Three Bean Salad this week (it's a five Wednesday July and we will only do four Wednesday episodes in a month on the basis of hard won workers' rights) Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and a monthly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/threebeansalad Merch now available here: www.threebeansaladshop.com Get in touch: threebeansal…
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Herb rice salad 200g basmati rice, boiled for 10 minutes in salted water, drained and cooled4 scallions, finely chopped Zest from 1 lime Chopped soft herbs like mint, coriander, parsley and chives2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 50ml olive oil or good local rapeseed oilSalt and pepper to taste Mix the scallions, lime zest, herbs, vinegar and oil in…
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Send us a Text Message. "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.” – John Wayne John Wayne was an American actor tuned pop culture icon during Hollywood's Golden Age. His name is synonymous with Westerns and war movies. His career spanned from the silent…
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This week the beans are scraping away the topsoil of knowledge and softly brushing away the woodlice of friendship to reveal a hoard of lukewarm banter for your pleasure. This is all thanks to Pat from Ely who buried archaeology into the bean machine in the distant past naively assuming it would never be disturbed and would be allowed to rest in pe…
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Garlic pork pintxos 8 wooden skewers 600g trimmed pork fillet cut into thin slices 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons oilSalt Mix the honey, vinegar, garlic and oil in a bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and then thread onto the skewers. Place on a hot barbecue or grill pan and season with salt. C…
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Is there a way to make perfect chicken on any grill or smoker? Wes and I are about to answer this question with a perfect recipe. You might be thinking, 'Oh, just another chicken leg recipe – I'll skip it.' But trust me, you don’t want to miss this one, especially if you’ve been looking for a delicious, easy BBQ chicken recipe. Plus, it's budget-fr…
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"Why is that Wikipedia doesn’t bother having any pages about aquatic craft these days?”, you might ask if you’d had your head stuck in a honey badger’s front porch for the last 3 years. The answer, of course, is that people come to Three Bean Salad for comprehensive data batches on this subject as well as the very hottest of takes. Previous “search…
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Rebecca from (The?) Wirral selects haircuts as this week’s topic for the beans. Presumably this was a cynical attempt to silence Henry for an episode - an attempt which, of course, failed. Rebecca has been referred to the Bean Standards Select Committee and is suspended without pay pending their findings. Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and a…
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Meringues 4 egg whites 225g castor sugar 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornflour Set oven to 120oc and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.Whisk the eggs in a clean bowl to stiff peaks and fold the sugar in slowly, whisking all the time. Add the vinegar and cornflour and whisk for a minute.Spoon into a piping bag and pipe mound…
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8 slices sourdough bread 2 medium courgettes, cut into ¼ cm slices200g haloumi cheese, sliced 3 tablespoons oil ¼ teaspoon good quality dried oregano1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary ½ teaspoon seasalt Zest 1 lemon ( keep the rest for the dip)Handful of chopped parsley Mix the oil with the oregano, rosemary and lemon zest. Toss in the courgettes an…
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Overnight Brisket on a Pellet Cooker – let me tell you, this recipe is one of those perfect things. First, it’s so delicious that I don’t cook brisket any other way now. And second (and the best part) – it’s so easy that even a kid could do it… as long as they know how to use a knife. Or not even that, because they can always chop it. In fact, chop…
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This week, Bonjamin Partridge centralises power, unilaterally suppresses any viable opposition and brings all bean media under executive control. “Big deal!” we hear you cry. “He’s just tapping into the Zeitgeist!”. Perhaps you’re right. Perhaps such a man understands that the people need to hear a story about a hot air balloon ride even when they …
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Elderflower cordial15 elderflower heads, washed1 litre boiling water450g castor sugar1 lemon finely sliced2 teaspoons citric acid Place the sugar in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Add the lemon and elderflower heads and stir well.Add the citric acid and cover for 24 hours.Strain through muslin and store in sterilized bottles. Strawberry an…
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Is it true what they don’t say that the world is on the brink of sliding back into a system of feudalism? If so where will you be in the pecking order? And more importantly where will podcasters be? Clergy level? Perhaps Cody from America has a take on all this? Perhaps not. Perhaps definitely Cody asked the beans to discuss feudalism and they did …
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500g lamb leg steaks ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oil Mix the spices and oil in a dish and add the lamb. Mix well to coat and chill for a couple of hours. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before cooking 2 small aubergines cut into 1cm slices 1 red onion, cut in half through the root then each half i…
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Ever wondered how to make the perfect chicken thighs? Wes and I are discussing a recipe that would be criminal not to share: Honey Jalapeno Chicken Thighs on the Weber. Not only do we dive deep into the secrets of cooking chicken thighs, but we also uncover some surprising truths about food quality in our stores and share innovative agricultural te…
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Allison of Penistone has the beans talk about gameshows this week and by gum they don’t disappoint. Or do they? Why not play the ultimate game of chance and find out? Simply “Spin That Bean!”* and you could stand to win the best part of an hour of lukewarm banter.*conceptual bean only. Sorry. You’ll need to click the link as per. Join our PATREON f…
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Stout and walnut wheaten Bread Ingredients 50g butter 50g treacle 225g wholemeal flour 25g chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon salt 15g Demerara sugar 75g oats 125g self raising flour 1 and half teaspoons baking soda 100ml stout 175ml buttermilk Set oven to 210°C. Melt the butter and treacle in a pan together and cool. Mix the wholemeal flour, salt, sugar, …
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It is said that there as many books in the libraries of the world as there are atoms in a book (although not sure which book. Actually that doesn’t make sense given the variation in the size of books. Perhaps it was in a grain of sand. Or is that the thing about there being the same number of stars in the sky as grains of sand in a beach. But which…
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What makes the perfect Father’s Day meal? Or what defines the perfect beginning of Father’s Day? I believe you’re about to find out. In this episode, Wes and I are talking about the ultimate comfort food that every dad dreams of on Father’s Day: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. We've added this breakfast twist with a side of eggs and crispy hash brown…
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A brand new series kicks the talon of lukewarm banter through the paper-thin shell of rules before squawking truth bombs from the beak of freedom and watching its unhatched siblings being gathered by the smallholder of something else and incorporated into a pretty decent ham and cheese omelette. That’s right, thanks to Katie of Hull, the first topi…
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Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs with Mexican street corn Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs 8 wooden kebab sticks, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes if cooking on a coal grill.500g griskins 1 onion, peeled , cut in half and then into bite size pieces1 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste 1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons soft brown suga…
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Raspberry mousse Raspberry and elderflower puree 150g frozen raspberries 2 heads elderflower 75g castor sugar Place the raspberries and sugar in a pan and set over medium heat. Pick the flowers from the stems in clumps and add to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes then allow to cool for an hour. Remove most of the elderflower and blend the rest to a smoot…
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Ever had a bite so spicy it left you speechless? This time, we’re talking about a recipe that could be as hot as the devil himself: the 5 Alarm Brisket and Baked Bean Burrito. With its homemade spicy baked beans and Oklahoma Red Sauce, you can turn this burrito into a real hot challenge. And speaking of spicy challenges... Wes and I also got into s…
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500g minced beef 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons finely chopped gherkin2 teaspoons American mustard ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Oil for brushing Mix all the ingredients together and form into 4 patties the same size and shape as the bread you’re going to use.Brush with oil and cook on a hot pan for about 3 minutes each si…
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Homemade chocolate ice cream 500ml double cream 75ml condensed milk 100g dark chocolate, chopped ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch allspice Take 100ml of the cream and add the cinnamon and allspice. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Cook gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in the condensed milk and …
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Is there really only one right way to make a Philly cheesesteak? Well, we tried, and there are probably those who would say, "That's not the right Philly cheesesteak!" But honestly, I don't care. This one, with a couple of our tweaks, was perfection – and I mean it! In this episode, Wes and I are going to be talking about our recipe for Philly chee…
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Mole blend 1 dried chipotle chilli1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 25g walnuts 15g almonds 15g pumpkin seeds 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 35ml good local rapeseed oil or veg oil1 tablespoon tomato puree Cook the chilli in a dry pan turning frequently over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove seeds and retu…
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Strawberries Romanoff with whipped yoghurt and jam biscuits Strawberries Romanoff 500g strawberries, green top removed and halvedJuice and zest 1 orange Splash orange liqueur 2 teaspoons icing sugar Mix everything together and chill for a few hours giving the bowl an occasional toss. Whipped yoghurt 350ml double cream175ml Greek style yoghurt 1 tab…
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