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Today on shortwave, we have cooked up something special for you, literally.

This is one type of corn or pudding.

Like they're exploding from the heat.

Making delicious food and sharing it with people is something that I love.

And you know who's phenomenal at this?

Kenji Lopez Alt.

Like I literally cooked two different dishes this morning.

One of them was a pop crop out, so like type work with basil.

And the other one was Mapo Tofu.

Japanese style, Mapo Tofu.

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