America's Eats Darrel Bishop
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- History
A weekly exploration into the histories of some of America’s favorite foods.
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EP. 8 Thanksgiving Turkey
Turkeys have been the most iconic part of American dinner tables on Thanksgiving for well over a century now. But just how did they come to be there and did it really start with the first thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and American Indians in 1621? Listen to find out!
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EP. 7 General Tso’s Chicken
You'd be hard pressed to find a Chinese restaurant in the United States that does not serve some version of General Tso's Chicken. It might also be called General Gao's Chicken or another similar name. But who was General Tso, and why do American's eat a dish named after him? Listen to this episode to find out!
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EP. 6 Candy Corn
Candy Corn is one of the most controversial candies of Halloween. Some love it and other hate it. Whether you like it or not, it's certainly among the most recognizable of American candies with its history dating back to end of the nineteenth century.
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EP. 5 Chocolate Chip Cookies
What came first, the chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate chip? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of America's Eats we explore the storied history of the chocolate chip cookie.
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EP. 4 Eggnog & Candy Canes
What would Christmas be without eggnog and candy canes? This week we cover a brief history of how these sweet holiday treats entered American Christmas tradition.
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EP. 3 Hamburgers
Hamburgers are a global food phenomenon enjoyed by billions of people each year. In this episode we explore the history of the hamburger and it went from rags to riches.