Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat “Couscousgate” Tells Us About French Food
Episode 652
Back in 2017, a far-right politician in France angered his supporters and caused a small scandal. The faux pas? Enjoying a plate of couscous. Couscou…
3 years ago
A Chili Crisp Cookbook And An Ode To Shabbat
Episode 651
On today’s show, we’re featuring two new cookbooks that we’re excited about, and the stories of the authors behind them. James Park’s new cookbook Ch…
3 years ago
How To Create A New Apple
Episode 650
Breeders at Washington State University spent 20 years developing a completely new variety of apple: Cosmic Crisp. What exactly does it take to creat…
3 years ago
A Garlic Dispute 20 Years In The Making
Episode 649
We asked for your food fights and hot takes, and you delivered! We hear about a 20-year dispute over a garlic aversion (with unsavory origins), get t…
3 years ago
A Forager's Life In Virginia
Episode 648
Foraged ingredients have become all the rage in high end restaurants, part of the move toward hyperlocal, farm-to-table ingredients. Of course, we hu…
3 years, 1 month ago
Searching For The Pickle King
Episode 647
While the villages to the east and west have charming Main Streets, the small town of Greenlawn, sandwiched in between, has pickles. Dan stops by the…
3 years, 1 month ago
Instant Pot’s Bankruptcy And Thai Cheese “Burgers”
Episode 646
Today we tackle news in the world of food that’s at turns substantive, silly, and surprising in a new series we’re calling Salad Spinner! Take a spin…
3 years, 1 month ago
Tommy Pico’s Food History Wasn’t Lost. It Was Stolen.
Episode 645
A few years ago, Tommy Pico, a queer indigenous American poet, and lover of junk food, set out to learn how to cook. He wanted to get healthier, but …
3 years, 1 month ago
Why Barbie’s First Dreamhouse Didn’t Have A Kitchen
Episode 644
When the first Barbie Dreamhouse came out in 1962, it didn’t have a kitchen. Fast forward to today and there are a dozen chef Barbies. What does that…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why Ice Is This Summer's Hottest Trend
Episode 643
Once known for its glacial pace, ice news today is breaking. In the wake of Starbucks’ recent announcement that they’re changing their ice, we’re dev…
3 years, 2 months ago