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Today my friend Tania Tomaszewska and I dive deep into the world of NOLO and “zebra”-ing. And yes, those terms were new to me too! Our topic is no- and low-alcohol drinks (hence “NOLO”), and Tania and I discuss the increasingly popular choice to reduce alcohol consumption by alternating between drinks with and without alcohol: zebra-ing. Today on Cheftimony, I’m sharing the latest episode of the excellent TT Wine Explorer Podcast in full. You’re about to hear Episode 19: The Rise of NOLO . Join us for our talk, and head to the Cheftimony website for detailed show notes.
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Graham MacLennan · Arts & Books · English
Talking to chefs and sometimes lawyers... My name is Graham MacLennan and I've spent most of the last 20 years in law offices and in restaurant kitchens, so the people I know best are chefs and lawyers. On Cheftimony, I talk to both groups, but always to people who love food.
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