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The Most Important Meal

Season 20 Episode 2016 | 24m 29s

In this breakfast-themed episode, test cook Elle Simone makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Everyday French Toast. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a taste test of artisanal bacon, and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews stovetop griddles. Science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind why dull baking sheets are best.

Aired: 11/09/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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