286 episodes
Eat This Podcast Jeremy Cherfas
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4.9 • 9 Ratings
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Using food to explore all manner of topics, from agriculture to zoology. In Eat This Podcast, Jeremy Cherfas tries to go beyond the obvious to see how the food we eat influences and is influenced by history, archaeology, trade, chemistry, economics, geography, evolution, religion -- you get the picture. We don't do recipes, except when we do, or restaurant reviews, ditto. We do offer an eclectic smorgasbord of tasty topics. Twice nominated for a James Beard Award.
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Leftovers Through History
Throughout history, people repurposed food leftovers and surplus and animal byproducts, challenging the modern perception of them as waste.
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What is Chametz?
In the end, the meaning of chametz rests on history and tradition, and new traditions are possible.
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Passover and Easter Revisited
God’s original instructions for Passover did not include one of the crucial items on the Seder plate.
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Malta Besieged & Black-market Intrigues
Ordinarily, evading food rationing in times of war is considered a crime. There are times when it must be accepted as a necessity.
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The Case for Folic Acid Fortification
The European Union has failed to implement one of the most effective public health interventions, one that the United Kingdom is now able to contemplate.
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Anthony Mongiello, Inventor of the Stuffed Crust Pizza
Pizza Hut says it invented the stuffed crust pizza. A judge agreed. But Anthony Mongiello has US patent 4,661,361, no matter what the law says.
Customer Reviews
Bread & Food History Topics
This is a great podcast in the above subject areas with keen detail & observation on the relevant subject matter. Thanks for all your work & effort keep them coming!
Listen to this!
Well researched, fascinating background to all the good foods, geo political context to food production and supply. Quirky and fun!
Intelligent, interesting food stories
An enjoyable podcast of short, interesting and intelligent stories about food. A knowledgeable host who still allows his guests to take centre stage. So far it has a nice range of international topics. Recommended for people with a serious interest in food. Looking forward to more episodes.