Hans offers up the flowering bud of the spiky artichoke and a terrible 'Thistle' pun and Steve connects the Agromafia and an off-key American Idol contestant. Recipes include Artichoke Tapenade and an Artichoke Sour.

In this abbreviated episode, Hans records his 'Quinoa Crush' from Ecuador while Steve tries unsuccessfully not to interrupt. Recipes include 3 Mushroom and Quinoa Salad and Warm Spiced Canelazo.

Hans discovers that Nutmeg is good for the mouth of the stomach and Steve discovers that one Rowboat Boy is good for a lake of booze. Recipes include Homemade Spaetzle with Nutmeg and Admiral Russell's Punch.

Guest Michael Thomas talks Gelato history and his Veggie Gelato Truck, Hans searches for a vowel in the history of Shrb and Steve overestimates a Gelato order. Recipes include an easy Vanilla Gelato and a slushy Sgroppino.

Hans shows off his alliteration skills by describing Tamarind as "Sour and Sweet and Slightly Sulphuric" while Steve focuses on an incoming waist-high wave of vinegar. Recipes include Tamarind Chutney and a Tamarind Paloma.

Hans explains cranberry bogs and health benefits. Meanwhile, everyone benefits from Steve's 'Dick Ward' story. Recipes include Grandma Grace's Cranberry Orange Cake and a Spiced Cranberry Collins.

Hans explores the Fennel Family and Prometheus and Steve gets his chance to go down the Absinthe Rabbit Hole.

Hans invokes the German "Police Squad" who monitor mugs at festivals and beer gardens and Steve uncovers the world's largest Six Pack. Recipes include Bratwurst in Beer with Vidalia Onions and a Michelada Cubana.

Guest Chef Gale Gand joins Hans and Steve to discuss Cortez and the branding of vanilla beans. Meanwhile, Steve uncovers disturbing beaver gland news. Recipes include Vanilla Raspberry Rice Pudding with Vanilla Caramel and a Beer-based Egg Cream