In this episode... we pit a traditional Russian marshmallow against a Michelin star one. Join Sarah and Doug as they do their best to make a light, sticky and tasty marshmallow treat.

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In this episode... Doug and Sarah are back for Season 2. It's a new year and the same us and on this weeks episode we talk about one of the oldest new years resolutions and make the rather dubious 1980's dessert: Jello 1-2-3.

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In this episode Sarah and Doug recap the best and the worst of what they've made this year - and we finally manage to crack open the fruitcake we made for our Christmas in July episode. Tune in to hear what we liked the best and least from this years recipes and where we might take things in the future.

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