Chasing Stars

In this episode... A celebration of Kentucky featuring the classic Hot Brown Sandwich and Old Fashioned Cocktail featuring Kentucky bourbon. Kentucky Distillers’ Association. “Distilleries.” *Kentucky Bourbon Trail*, kybourbontrail.com/distillery/. Accessed 2 July 2025. Business Insider. “Favorite Sandwich Recipes from Michelin-Starred Chefs.” Business Insider “Cocktail & Spirits Menu.” Bourbo...

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 of the culinary Charlotte’s Web? Tune in to see if we can make haute cuisine or a haute mess. "History of Onions." National Onion Association Mas...

In this episode... Celebrate Christmas in July as Doug and Sarah start a boozy fruitcake in time for Christmas. Yes, it takes that long.  Reardon, Ann. "2000 Year Old Cake Recipe from Ancient Rome." HowToCookThat, 2025 Southern Living Editors. "How Did Christmas in July Start?" Southern Living, 2025 Balsam Hill Editors. "All About Christmas in July." Balsam Hill KXNet...

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? BBC Travel. "The Surprising Truth About Pavlova's Origins." BBC, 4 Aug. 2020 Leach, Helen. The Pavlova Story: A Slice of New Zealand's Culinary History "Pavlova.&quot...

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 by Ernest Brehaut, Columbia University Press "Fig." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation "Farming began with fig trees, say experts." Daily Post, Li...

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. "Tempered Spirits." Tempered Spirits Hellenic Museum. "Kykeon: The Drink of Champions." Hellenic Museum, 22 July 2021 Thomas, Jerry. The Bon Vivan...

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 Chef. "How To Make Bottarga (Cured Mullet Roe)." YouTube, uploaded by The Sephardic Chef, 13 May 2022 "Mullet Roe." Wild Ocean Direct, Wild Ocean Direct, "Bottarga." Wikipedia, Wikime...

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. Hay, Donna. "Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake." RivaReno Gelato. "The Origin of Tiramisu: The Most Famous Italian Dessert in the World." "Adò Campeol, ‘Father of Tiramisu’ Who Helped the Rich Pudding Become a Staple of Italian Cuisi...

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. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024. "Sketch London." "Sketch (restaurant)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation "Sketch – The Lecture Room & Library." Michelin Guide, Michelin Travel Partner La G...

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 Champagne Sabayon from Gordon Ramsay. The F Word. “Gordon Ramsay Demonstrates How To Prepare Citrus & Champagne Sabayon.” Great British Chefs. “Champa...

In this episode... Quack! Doug and Sarah celebrate Kylie Kwong's crispy skinned duck with both a blood plum sauce and citrus sauce.  SBS Food. "Crispy Skin Duck with Blood Plum Sauce." "Kylie Kwong." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Mar. 2025, Kwong, Kylie. Heart and Soul Kwong, Kylie. "Crispy Skin Duck with Citrus Sauce." Furi Global, &...

Bacquié, Christophe. "Country Lemon Cake." Côte d’Azur France FOUR Magazine. "Provence’s Pride and Joy: Christophe Bacquié." FOUR Magazine, 19 May 2023 Geggel, Laura. "Sour Note: In Ancient Rome, Lemons Were Only for the Rich." Live Science, 21 July 2017, Thayer, William P. Apicius: Roman Cookery. University of Chicago, LacusCurtius, accessed April 9, 2025 Vora, Nisha...

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. Phaidon Press, 2021. Dobson, Ross. The Lost Recipes. Echo Publishing, 2024. "Synthesizing Chicken Noodle Soup From Pure Chemicals." YouTube, uploaded by The...

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. "Jelly Roll Recipe." New England Recipes "Swiss Roll." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Feb. 2025 Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis &...

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. Bayless, Rick. "Black Beans Cooked with Epazote in an Electric Pressure Cooker (Like an Instant Pot)." Bayless, Rick. "Red Tomato Rice." Bayless, Rick. "Huitlacoche Mushroom Tacos." Bayless, Rick. "Roaste...

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: Stewart, Martha. "Chocolate Custard Cups." Martha Stewart Stewart, Martha. Martha Stewart's Puddings & Custards "The History Behind the Pot de Crème Cup." The Cottage Journal Koerth-Baker, Maggie. "The...

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: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. "World’s Best Brownies." Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Gordon Ramsay Thomas Keller "OMG...a.k.a. 'Ad Hoc' Brownies." Oui, Chef Network, 23 Mar. 2010 Keller, Thomas. Ad Hoc at Home. Artisa...

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: Curto, Serena. "Marco Pierre White: 'Michelin-Starred Dishes? Often Too Much Technique and Too Little Emotion'." Reporter Gourmet, 21 Oct. 2023 Marco Pierre White. “Marco Pierre White rec...

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: Gan, Annette Tan. "What's The Secret To Perfect Nasi Lemak? The Coconut Club Spills The Beans." Michelin Guide, 9 Aug. 2017 The Coconut Club Lim, Marvellina. "Nasi Lemak (Coconut Milk Rice).&quot...

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: Blumenthal, Heston. "Heston Blumenthal's Cheese Fondue." SBS Food Blumenthal, Heston. Heston Blumenthal at Home. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2011 The Heston Blumenthal Team La Fromagerie (Leysin, Switzerland) Despite The Snow. (2015, Februar...

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 (Beef Stewed in Red Wine)." The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts - This is a simlar version of the recipe we used from her earlier Masterin...

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-Wife. 1824. Available on Kindle. Barnes, Bart. "Oyster Ice Cream: A Thanksgiving Tradition Mark Twain Could Get Behind." NPR, 23 Nov. 2011 Link   "Stout Ice Cre...

In this episode….. Join Doug and Sarah as they explore the classic French soufflé made 3 ways.  Credits: Child, Julia. Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Alfred A. Knopf, 1961. The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts Anton, Frédéric, and Christelle Brua. Oeufs. Le Chêne, 2015 Christelle Brua - Instagram Frédéric Anton - Instagram Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis &...

Welcome to the first episode of Chasing Stars where two home cooks pursue Michelin glory. Join hosts Doug & Sarah for an adult comedy cooking podcast featuring two dorks in a kitchen. Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio Consultant: Ben Staub Cover Art: Matt Laverty Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise Please supp...