Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup; and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls.

Questions in this episode:

“I like to bring treats into my office. Do you have suggestions for how to miniaturize baked goods like pies?"

"I’ve been trying to make my own bursting boba but it isn’t coming out right. What should I do differently?"

"My browned-butter chocolate chip cookies keep coming out too puffy. How do I get them to flatten?"

"What's the best way to incorporate chocolate chips into your pancakes?"