Gobs and Goblets
Gobs and Goblets
Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter
The Mystery behind Churros
23 minutes Posted Nov 6, 2024 at 8:00 am.
Intro
The Portuguese Empire
Churros, Youtiao or Porras?
Whodunnit
Voodoo or Voodough!?
How do you make Churros and Chocolate?
Are Churros actually from Spain?
The Moment of Truth
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In this episode, we delve into the history behind churros, porras and youtiao.  

Did the recipe come from greedy Portuguese sailors, hungry Spanish shepherds or angry Chinese street vendors? Come on a voyage with us to discover this mysterious tasty treat. 

Voodoo or voodough?! 

There’s a lot to unpack. 


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Credits: 
Hosts/Producers - Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter 
Director of Photography + Sound - Harry Sheehan
Production Assistant - Tash Dugdale
Intro Design - Archie Bowers
Music by Vlad Bakutov

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