Episode – 1943 : Pumpkins Podcast Transcript Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn season, used in events like Halloween and Thanksgiving as symbols of the holidays, as well as […]
Episode – 1933 : Popcorn
Episode – 1933 : Popcorn Podcast Transcript Almost everyone has had popcorn and some of you have even probably had some recently. Popcorn can be made at home, can be […]
Episode – 1929 : Margarine
Episode – 1929 : Margarine Podcast Transcript In the mid-19th century, the French Emperor Napoleon III requested the creation of a product similar to butter but cheaper. The result was […]
Episode – 1908 : A History of Soap and Detergent
Episode – 1908 : A History of Soap and Detergent Podcast Transcript Sometime in the last 24 hours, most of you have used soap or detergent, either directly or indirectly. […]
Episode – 1902 : The Domestication of Sheep
Episode – 1902 : The Domestication of Sheep Podcast Transcript Sometime around 9,000 to 11,000 years ago, somewhere in the Middle East or Central Asia, someone figured out how they […]
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks Podcast Transcript Today, cookbooks are ubiquitous. Go to any bookstore and you can find dozens, if not hundreds, of different cookbooks. Search […]
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, food preservation was a significant challenge for humanity. Even if you were successful in hunting or gathering food, […]
Episode – 1803 : Blue
Episode – 1803 : Blue Podcast Transcript Colors are something that we are all familiar with. The colors are among the first things we teach children. What if I were […]
Episode – 1790 : The History of the Hamburger
Episode – 1790 : The History of the Hamburger Podcast Transcript One of the most popular foods around the world is the hamburger. If most people think of American foods, […]
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux)
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux) Podcast Transcript Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often […]
Episode – 1668 : The History of Soft Drinks
Episode – 1668 : The History of Soft Drinks Podcast Transcript One of the most popular categories of beverage in the world today is soft drinks. Soft drinks can be […]
Episode – 1653 : Famines
Episode – 1653 : Famines Podcast Transcript One of the most devastating disasters that has afflicted humanity are famines. Unlike other natural disasters, famines do not have a single cause. […]
Episode – 1501 : The Origin of Words and Phrases: Food
Episode – 1501 : The Origin of Words and Phrases: Food Podcast Transcript We all eat every day. We use English words for the foods and meals we eat without […]
Episode – 1453 : Maize aka Corn
Episode – 1453 : Maize aka Corn Podcast Transcript The biggest agricultural crop in the world today, by total weight, is corn. Also known as maize, corn is a crop […]
Episode – 1396 : Questions and Answers: Volume 18
Episode – 1396 : Questions and Answers: Volume 18 Podcast Transcript It has been said that April showers bring May flowers. In reality, April’s questions bring May’s answers. So join […]
Episode – 1379 : Sandwiches
Episode – 1379 : Sandwiches Podcast Transcript Sandwiches are one of the most popular types of food in the world. They are incredibly easy to make, can be incredibly cheap, […]
Episode – 1364 : The History of Apples
Episode – 1364 : The History of Apples Podcast Transcript One of the most popular fruits in the world are apples. Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, pleasing […]
Episode – 1353 : Michelin Star Restaurants
Episode – 1353 : Michelin Star Restaurants Podcast Transcript In 1889, two brothers, Andre and Edouard Michelin, started a company that made the world’s first removable pneumatic tires. Today, their […]
Episode – 1329 : Cruciferous Vegetables
Episode – 1329 : Cruciferous Vegetables Podcast Transcript One of the most common food items consumed today are cruciferous vegetables. Even if you aren’t familiar with the term, you almost […]
Episode – 1313 : All About Eggs
Episode – 1313 : All About Eggs Podcast Transcript Every day around the world, over a billion eggs are consumed. Eggs have become a staple food product used both by […]