<p>Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? But caviar isn’t just a thing to serve on the yacht you don’t own, caviar has a rich history. Once a snack only for Russian oligarchs, today it is found in more places and likely on potato chips. Eli talks with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into the history of global caviar production; the ways in which the modern market is shaping consumption; and the endangered status of the fish responsible for this exotic dish.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We Want to Hear from You!</strong></p><p>Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email us here</a> to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.</p><p><strong>RELATED LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-craft-collective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Craft Collective</a></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-plus-spot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a BLISTER+ Member</a></p><p><a href="https://www.blackrivercaviar.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKO3nl2bI3FFblfQGoB1QsxvZLbASxPz_FNMVmdbzjHthAVw4O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black River Caviar</a></p><p><strong>BLISTER NEWSLETTER:</strong></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get It &amp; Our Weekly Gear Giveaways</a></p><p><strong>TOPICS &amp; TIMES:</strong></p><p>History of Caviar (2:53)</p><p>The Production Process (14:30)</p><p>The Market for Caviar (17:57)</p><p>Soviet Caviar (24:58)</p><p>China's Influence (30:38)</p><p>Sturgeon, Illegal Fishing, &amp; Hybrid Products (32:13)</p><p>Lifecycle of the Sturgeon (39:53)</p><p>Grading Structure (49:51)</p><p>Caviar &amp; Wine (52:48)</p><p><strong>SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-cinematic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Cinematic</a></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/bikes-big-ideas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bikes &amp; Big Ideas</a></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear30-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GEAR:30</a></p><p><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Podcast</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>