We tackle difficult fruits with author Kate Lebo. She 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.

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?