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    Susan Volland, Mistress of Sauces

    In her cookbook Mastering Sauces , Susan Volland teaches us how to "maximize flavor, manipulate texture and season confidently." Plus, try out Volland's recipes for "Chinese Crackling Scallion & Garlic Sauce" and "Sweet Potato and Korean Chili Paste Sauce" on the Good Food blog . Music: "One Track Mind" by Mayer Hawthorne

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

    In her cookbook Mastering Sauces, Susan Volland teaches us how to "maximize flavor, manipulate texture and season confidently."

    Plus, try out Volland's recipes for "Chinese Crackling Scallion & Garlic Sauce" and "Sweet Potato and Korean Chili Paste Sauce" on the Good Food blog.

    Music: "One Track Mind" by Mayer Hawthorne

    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 Easy
    3. 18:05Susan Volland, Mistress of SaucesYou’re reading this
    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

    3 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 Easy
    3. 18:05Susan Volland, Mistress of SaucesYou’re reading this
    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