288 episodes
Eat This Podcast Jeremy Cherfas
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5.0 • 3 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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Palatable is not Potable
Why are some people tap-water hesitant and what do we expect water to taste like anyway?
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Women Butchers
“I thought, okay, I’m eating meat, but am I supposed to be eating meat? Would I ever kill an animal myself? Would I ever butcher an animal?”
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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.
Customer Reviews
Thinking about eating this or that
I have thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking array of topics that Jeremy’s gentle voice and inquisitive mind provides. I’ve learned a lot, tidbits worthy of the most curious globetrotters We shall see what is the next surprise at your table. Thank you
Eat This Podcast
If you're interested in food around the world, where it comes from and where it's going, this is the podcast for you. Noted writer (books, blogs) and broadcaster Jeremy Cherfas interviews people who know their stuff, and the expertise and enthusiasm really comes through, making for entertaining and educational listening. Lots of great links and additional information in the show notes too.