This week we're looking at why we find things pleasurable with Paul Bloom, author of <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/store/?0393066320">How Pleasure Works, The New Science of Why We Like What We Like</a>. Jane and Michael Stern are at <a href="http://roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=6625">The Orange Inn</a> in Laguna Beach, CA, and tea authority <a href="http://www.teasource.com/">Bill Waddington</a> introduces to the first brand-new strain of tea ever developed, Ruby 18. Broadcast dates for this episode: <ul><li>January 8, 2011 (originally aired)</li><li>December 31, 2011 (rebroadcast)</li></ul>

This week we're looking at why we find things pleasurable with Paul Bloom, author of How Pleasure Works, The New Science of Why We Like What We Like. Jane and Michael Stern are at The Orange Inn in Laguna Beach, CA, and tea authority Bill Waddington introduces to the first brand-new strain of tea ever developed, Ruby 18. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 8, 2011 (originally aired)December 31, 2011 (rebroadcast)

This week we're looking at why we find things pleasurable with Paul Bloom, author of <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/store/?0393066320" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Pleasure Works, The New Science of Why We Like What We Like</a>. Jane and Michael Stern are at <a href="http://roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=6625" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Orange Inn</a> in Laguna Beach, CA, and tea authority <a href="http://www.teasource.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bill Waddington</a> introduces to the first brand-new strain of tea ever developed, Ruby 18. Broadcast dates for this episode: <ul><li>January 8, 2011 (originally aired)</li><li>December 31, 2011 (rebroadcast)</li></ul>

How Pleasure Works

If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit!
 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter
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If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network

If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit!
 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter
 Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network

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