The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon

We explore why Tokyo shoppers spend a fortune on fruits with journalist Bianca Bosker. Plus, Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; we take a food tour of Lisbon with chef Nuno Mendes; and we share a recipe for Spanish tortillas at home. (Originally aired January 4, 2019.) Get this week's recipe, Potato and Eggplant Tortilla Española: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-and-eggplant-tortilla-espa%C3%B1ola Read “Why Should a Melon Cost As Much As a Car?” by Bianca Bosker: https://roadsandkingdoms.com/travel-guide/tokyo/why-should-a-melon-cost-as-much-as-a-car/ This week's sponsor: Discover smart, effortless comfort with the Sleep Number 360 smart bed. Come in now and save up to $600 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds. For a limited time, only at a Sleep Number store or sleepnumber.com/MILK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.