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The takeaway is that only about 25% of a French oak tree can be used for a barrel, while with American oak, it's at least 50%..

Chang explains how the stigma of MSG can relate back to enduring racism against Chinese people.. “It’s almost always localized in Chinese food, Asian food, that ‘Oh I can’t eat that because it’s going to make me ill,’” he says.“MSG is most widely consumed in junk food, but no one ever says they got ill from eating Doritos.”.

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To that end, Colbert reveals a platter of hot dogs, complete with some condiments like sauerkraut and kimchi.Chang points out that he grew up eating kimchi, which only recently became popular in the Western food world—even though sauerkraut and kimchi are essentially the same things.To prove that a kimchi hot dog is just as delicious as one topped with sauerkraut, the pair tries out both versions.

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Guess which one came out on top?.That’s more American,” Colbert says of the kimchi covered hot dog..

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The pair also discussed what it’s like to get a bad review (a topic Chang also addresses in his new podcast).

As a performer, Colbert compares bad reviews to “dying,” while Chang likens the experiences to asking your high school crush out in front of everyone, and getting rejected, but “way worse than that.” Given that he’s got multiple restaurants, a Netflix show, and that he’s eating hot dogs with Stephen Colbert, it looks as though he recovered just fine.(Keep screen awake).Designed in Italy using borosilicate glass, this two-toned option has a gorgeous yellow-orange hue at the top, balanced by clear glass on the base.

The decanter’s rounded bottom allows for optimal aeration and swirling, and its ultra-lightweight feel renders it seemingly weightless.. We love the decanter’s unique color, which, along with its lightweight feel, sets it apart most from the other pieces we tested.The decanter’s distinct shape and ample curves offer a modern take on the classic decanter one would expect to see in a restaurant, which could potentially be polarizing, but we all loved it.

At $110 a pop, we found the decanter’s quality to merit the price.. Material:.Borosilicate glass |.