Show Notes
Amuse Booze: The Orange Julep (Montréal)
Tanner and Jerry celebrate Valentine’s Day with an episode dedicated to romance, food, and the realities of making it all work. The conversation begins with nutritionist Lianne Phillipson, as they unpack the idea of aphrodisiacs—Tanner shares his favorite “romance foods,” while Lianne breaks down whether there’s any real science behind the magic.
Next, they tackle the nightmare scenario: you forgot to make the perfect reservation. From last-minute saves to progressive dinners and thoughtful meals at home, Tanner offers practical solutions—including his infamous Cast Iron Pan Test, how a pan can tell you if someone is marriage material.
In the third segment, they're joined by Marie-Louise Roy-Bilodeau, winner of The Ultimate Bartender Championship, to talk about what it takes to win at that level and how to bring professional technique into home cocktail making. The episode wraps with a look at winter—why it hits differently in Texas than in Canada, how a little snow and ice shut down Tanner’s restaurants for nearly a week, and what to cook when you’re stuck inside, courtesy of Tanner’s niece Presley.
This week’s sponsor: Valen-timer — the only app that tracks your aphrodisiacs and lets you know when the effects are peaking.
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