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Where Would We Be Without Carrots?


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This one is The Sauce's love letter to the humble carrot — a deep dive into the unsung hero of the produce aisle at this time of year.

Join Tash and Vicki as we cover:

The carrot as underdogVicki's observation that carrot prices almost never spike (unlike cauliflower, cucumber, tomatoes) leads into a celebration of how reliable and cheap carrots are — roughly $1-2/kg regardless of season.

We're also here for fun carrot facts, the WWII propaganda angle that went hand in hand with a 10,000 tonne surplus and
carrots turning you orange is actually real! Learn Vicki's teenage tanning trick and what to cook - tarte tartin, carrot gnocchi, carrot and orange couscous salad, Sicilian carrot crostini with mint and olive oil, carrot cake oats, quick pickles, and — reluctantly — vegan carrot bacon.

Pineapple does not belong in carrot cake. Tash will die on that hill.

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