Feb 15, 2018
This episode is an interview with woodworker Brendan Donovan of MuddledAndRolled. He's a really talented craftsman who produces handcrafted, hardwood muddlers.
Brendan is a really fun dude to chat with, and you can tell just how passionate he is about his craft. Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:
- How a handcrafted muddler is turned and assembled
- Different approaches to muddling certain ingredients, from sugar to citrus, and beyond
- The ergonomics of the muddling process, and how muddler shape affects results
- Why Brendan enjoys craft cocktails despite a limited ability to perceive flavor
- A few speculations about Nicola Tesla’s elderly affinity for pigeons
- And much, much more