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00:28 Why is food of Northern European origin so bland?

33:31 Advice on starting a career in creative work?

51:34 Are mussels that don't open during cooking actually dangerous?

2004 Australian government report indicating mussels that don't open during cooking are just as safe as any others: https://www.frdc.com.au/sites/default/files/products/2002-418-DLD.pdf