The Spice Man

The Spice Man

Author: Popular Mechanics / Panoply April 27, 2018 Duration: 42:24
Burlap & Barrel founder Ethan Frisch is a cool dude. He travels around the world finding smallholder spice farmers and connecting them with customers so that they're not exploited by huge, impersonal supply chains. He's also a former chef who knows a heck of a lot about how to use the incredible products he brings back to the States. Also on this episode, we learn to stir cocktails properly, technology editor Alex George explains how to block annoying exes and shady robo-calls, and Roy talks stubby screwdrivers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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