About this episode
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