Cha Chaan Teng - Hong Kong's Bizarre East/West Fusion Diners

Electric Enthusiasm

In this episode we talk food and that gets Katie REALLY excited as she shares her enthusiasm for Hong Kong's Cha Chaan Tengs - cheap informal diners that serve a bizarre but delicious Asian take on the western food that the British served in their restaurants.

Hear about the pineapple buns that contain zero pineapple, the deep fried peanut butter french toast and Katie's mom's favorite midnight snack: macaroni soup.

Katie even gets Alex to make some Hong Kong milk tea and try it on the show... hear how he likes it.

BTWs include: Why you never drink the first tea they bring you in a Cha Chaan Teng - The most disgusting food Anthony Bourdain ever tasted - Impulsive tattoos

Moment Of Meta

In the Moment Of Meta we talk about the research that shows that enthusiasm is good for you and can lead to more happiness and a better sex life. Katie and Alex also take a test that reveals their top strengths and biggest weaknesses.

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