Wood used for Grilling
Hi Casey and Alex! Hope you’re both well, I wanted to ask about wood used for cooking. What is it about certain trees that make them better for adding flavor through the smoke they create when burned? I’m thinking species like mesquite and how that can be preferred for barbecue. Do either of you have any favorite grilling flavors that use a certain type of wood? Also, really enjoying your recent introspective episodes like Curlleaf Mountain-Mahogany!
slowest growing tree
Listening to the talk about the Curleaf Moutain-Mahogany made me wonder what the slowest-growing tree is. Taking over 100 years to grow 30 feet is pretty impressive. Are there slower trees? Do you think slow growth is a strategy for a long life? If there are slower trees, do they also live this long? What other "shrubs" would turn into trees after 100 years if people left them alone?
Costa Rica
Hello -- New fan here. I recently gave up my prior podcasts in order to preserve my sanity, which is when I found you. This was especially wonderful on my cross-country road trip a couple weeks ago. Needless to say, I haven't caught up on ALL of your previous episodes yet. ANYWAY...In a few weeks from now, I will be traveling to Costa Rica. Do you have episodes about trees I might encounter throughout the various types of Costa Rican forests? I'm coming from the Mid-Atlantic area, so those are the trees I'm most familiar with. Thank you for your recommendations!