Author Kate Lebo introduces us to the world of rare fruits that are hard to find, harvest, prepare or just plain love. Plus, we study the staples of Gabonese cooking with chef Anto Cocagne, we get a lesson in the language of bread from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, and we learn about the history of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash.

Want to learn more from Kate Lebo? Check out this pre-recorded class with her that features recipes from her extraordinary book "Pie School." You'll learn to make a Kate-approved pie from dough to filling to baking.

Get the recipe for Hungarian Chicken Paprikash here.

Questions in this episode:

"Can you help me recreate the spaghetti my mom made for me when I was a kid?"

"What's the best way to make an omelette?"

"How can I make my lentils more flavorful?"

"How do I make my apricot brandy bread into a cake?"