Hey everyone, it's Dan.

Back with another episode from the deep freezer that we have reheated to serve to you.

This one features two science nerds of the food world, Harold McGee and Nick Sharma.

Nick, by the way, has a new book out as of just a couple

months ago called Vegetable. It takes the same scientific approach as his

first book but focuses more on veggies. Remember that if you have an episode

you'd like us to reheat, send me a voice memo or email at

hello at sporkful.com. Thanks.

First off, I just wanted to sort of ask to get us rolling here.

Your new book is all about smells.

Of the many smells you talk about,

one of them is the smell of a wet dog.

Yes.

Now, anyone who's ever had a dog knows

that your dog goes out in the rain and comes back all wet and has a very distinct smell and I personally I love that smell

My wife does not like that smell

Based on that information, what can you tell me about our respective preferences in food and eating? Wow.

I've got to tread carefully here.

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