Lesley went on location for this episode to talk about koji, the official mold of Japan, with chef Jeremy Umansky (@TMGastronaut) who co-wrote "Koji Alchemy" and uses koji in his Jewish-style delicatessen in Ohio. She also went to Texas Sake Company (@txsakeco) in Austin to talk about their Lone Star State take on the popular Japanese drink. Lesley sat down with co-owner Tim Klatt, brewer Curt Christian, and resident sushi chef Michael Carranza before embarking on her sake flight.

With special guests:

Jeremy Umansky, Chef, Owner, and Author, Larder: A Curated Delicatessen & Bakery, Tim Klatt, Co-Owner, Texas Sake Company, Curt Christian, Head Brewer, Texas Sake Company, and Michael Carranza, Texas Sushiko

Hosted by:

Lesley Dixon and Michael Klein