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    Slurping Hand Grenades in the Big Easy

    The Big Easy is the birthplace of many a cocktail, from the Sazerac to the Hurricane to the Ramos Gin Fizz. Then there's the Hand Grenade. Our friends at the Southern Food Alliance's Gravy podcast look into the origin of this wickedly strong neon green drink. Music: "On Your Way Down" by Trombone Shorty

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jan 29, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Big Easy is the birthplace of many a cocktail, from the Sazerac to the Hurricane to the Ramos Gin Fizz. Then there's the Hand Grenade. Our friends at the Southern Food Alliance's Gravy podcast look into the origin of this wickedly strong neon green drink.

    Music: "On Your Way Down" by Trombone Shorty

    The full episode

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    Boudin King Cake, Bergamots at the Market, to Tip or not to Tip?
    1. 0:30Boudin King Cakes for Mardi Gras
    2. 7:28Slurping Hand Grenades in the Big EasyYou’re reading this
    3. 18:05Susan Volland, Mistress of Sauces
    4. 25:32Market Report
    5. 32:45To Tip or Not to Tip
    6. 43:46Paid Sick Days at Restaurants
    7. 50:05Jonathan Gold Reviews Leona
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    2 of 7
    Boudin King Cake, Bergamots at the Market, to Tip or not to Tip?
    1. 0:30Boudin King Cakes for Mardi Gras
    2. 7:28Slurping Hand Grenades in the Big EasyYou’re reading this
    3. 18:05Susan Volland, Mistress of Sauces
    4. 25:32Market Report
    5. 32:45To Tip or Not to Tip
    6. 43:46Paid Sick Days at Restaurants
    7. 50:05Jonathan Gold Reviews Leona
    Back to Good Food