Everyone is a bit different. And you might happen to have been born in a place that thinks your differences are bad. And occasionally, those kinds of "bad" differences are the foods we eat. That's where things can get tricky. ?????? This episode's recipe is the marriage of 3 perfect other desserts: tiramisu. This episode's guest is Virgie Tovar. You can find her at https://virgietovar.com. More Coarse Ground episodes at http://coarseground.com. Official Twitter: @CoarseGroundPod

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4: TRAGEDY of a TIRAMISU

The most powerful act of generosity is often simply bringing someone into your day, your home, or your way of life. And food is the easiest threshold for your guest to cross. ?????? This episode's recipe is the best cheese sandwich: the grilled cheese. This episode's guest is Jonas Wisser. More Coarse Ground episodes at http://coarseground.com. Official Twitter: @CoarseGroundPod

3: ROOM to SPARE

Few foods embody pure, refined joy like candy. Our desire for sweetness is primal and with us from the day we're born. But sometimes, our search for it can lead us down a difficult path. ??????? This episode's recipe is a pleasantly painful Candy Corn. This episode's guest is Kaeli Hood. More Coarse Ground episodes at http://coarseground.com. Official Twitter: @CoarseGroundPod

2: TOO MUCH of a GOOD THING

Sometimes, the simplest foods can come to represent our most cherished relationships. Even the most common flavors can transport us to a place of safety, love, and belonging. And few flavors are as common world-wide as Coca-Cola. ?????? This episode's recipe is the perfect Bourbon and Coke. This episode's guest is Shelley Turner-Toombs. More Coarse Ground episodes at http://coarseground.com. Official Twitter: @CoarseGroundPod

1: COMFORT and COCA-COLA

Everyone has a food story. Each episode, a new guest brings theirs to the table. Host Patrick Perini explores the origins of ingredients, culinary history, and cultural implications.