Shows
ShrubbishThe Apple Cider (and Johnny Appleseed)Send us a textSarah and The Shrub go a little off topic with the history of apple cider, but the main event is 100% that lanky woodsy wanderer: Johnny Appleseed.***https://cider.wsu.edu/history-of-cider/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_ciderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucQKLWYBgeUhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-origins-apple-cider-180960662/ https://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/about/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseedhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/real-johnny-appleseed-brought-applesand-booze-american-frontier-180953263/...2024-10-0435 minShrubbishThe Aguas FrescasSend us a textJourney to Mexico (and Brooklyn!) with Sarah and The Shrub as they talk about the thirst quenching Agua Fresca, indie concerts, favorite firsts, tacos, and more. ***- “Agua Fresca” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_fresca- Guzmán, Alicia Inez. “The Beauty of Aguas Frescas” New Mexico Magazine, 2 April 2019. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/matteos-aguas-frescas/- Pinkham, C.A. “The Origin of Mexico’s Iconic Agua Fresca Drink” Yahoo!Life2024-07-2437 minShrubbishThe OxymelSend us a textTake a trip to Ancient Greece with Sarah and The Shrub as they chat about a little tincture not too far off from shrubs - The Oxymel! ***- “Oxymel” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymel - Slagle, Ali. “Oxymel is the Tart, Herbal Tonic You Can Make at Home.” Bon Appetite, 2 Nov. 2017. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/make-oxymel-herbal-tonic - Deluca, Leo, “Ancient Honey-and-Vinegar Combo Could Actually Treat Infected Wounds.” Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2...2024-07-1131 minShrubbishThe BoochSend us a textGet your fermentation on whith Sarah and The Shrub covering Kombucha! Also a little story (some might say rant...) from a recent weird event, and a spicy face-off between two shrubs.***- “Kombucha” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha - Zeratsky, Katherine. Mayo Clinic Consumer Health. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/kombucha-tea/faq-20058126- MacKeen, Dawn. “Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?” The New York Times, 16 Oct. 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/style/self-care/kombucha-benefits.html- Maicas, Sergi. “The Role of Yeasts in F...2024-06-2636 minShrubbishThe KavaSend us a textSarah and The Shrub delve into the history, pharmacology, and brewing of the psychoactive beverage Kava.*** - “Kava” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava- “Lapita Culture” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapita_culture- “Kavalactone” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavalactone- “Kava.” Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 06 June 2024. https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/kava/- “Kava - Uses, Side Effects, and More.” WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-872/kava- “Kava.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. https://www.nccih...2024-06-1232 minShrubbishThe BobaSend us a textSarah and The Shrub cover the history and making of Bubble Tea, and discuss a little about her experience with AA. Potential (NA) drinking game: count how many times she says the word "boba".***- “Bubble Tea” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea- “Tapioca Pearl” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_pearl - “Popping Boba” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_boba- Wei, Clariss...2024-05-2931 minShrubbishThe Coffee - Part 2!Send us a textLet's wrap this bad boy up. Brewing methods, grinders, what's a latte vs. a cappuccino? Sarah and The Shrub cover all kinds of basics on what goes into your favorite cup of coffee. ***- “Kopi Luwak” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak- “5 Things to Know About Cold Brew.” Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, 5 May 2023. https://kaldiscoffee.com/blogs/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-cold-brew#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20biggest%20myths,hot%20brewed%20coffee%2C%20even%20espresso. - Simon...2024-05-1537 minShrubbishThe Coffee - Part 1!Send us a textWe've got a two-parter folks! There's just so. much. to. learn. about. coffee. Here's a *wee* bit of history, and what's going on with the plant itself. Also, Sarah and The Shrub are joined by a surprise beverage guest!***- Beller, Debra. “How Coffee Works.” HowStuffWorks.com.https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/coffee.htm/printable-“What is Coffee?” National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc.https://www.ncausa.org/About-Coffee/What-is-Coffee2024-05-0140 minShrubbishThe BuzzSend us a textOh no, not another podcast episode about caffeine! How many cups of coffee do you think Sarah and The Shrub had before this episode? ***Sources-Grisel, Judith. Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction. Anchor Books, 2019.-W. Bryant, Charles & Clark, Josh, hosts. “The Duality of Caffeine.” Stuff You Should Know, iHeartPodcasts, 16 Jan. 2016.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duality-of-caffeine/id278981407?i=1000360672007-Justin Evansm John R. Richards, Amanda S. Batt...2024-04-1726 minShrubbishThe Egg CreamSend us a textDo you know what's in an egg cream? Join Sarah and The Shrub in this mildly chaotic episode to find out! Plus - story time. ***-“Egg Cream” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_cream-“Cream” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream#:~:text=Cream%20is%20a%20dairy%20product,using%20centrifuges%20called%20%22separators%22. -“Pilk” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilk-“Boris Thomashefsky” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Thomashefsky-“Gem Spa” (Wikipedia)https...2024-04-0332 minShrubbishThe GoopSend us a textIt's getting goopy in the booth! Sarah and The Shrub meet up with a seafaring friend: Sea Moss Gel***- “Health Benefits of Sea Moss” (WebMD)https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-moss- Blum, Dani. “Is A Spoonful of Sea Moss the Key to Good Health?” New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/well/eat/sea-moss-gel-benefits.html - “Chondrus Crispus” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondrus_crispus - “Carrageenan” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrageenan - “Spirulina: Are T...2024-03-0632 min