Bites of History with Irene Walton

Irene Walton
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Fun and quick food history lessons every week!

  1. The History of Cheez Its (w/ Kyle Prue!)

    04/16/2024

    The History of Cheez Its (w/ Kyle Prue!)

    This week we learn about how Cheez Its started, why they're called that, and how Kyle's parents met!!  Please make sure to give him a follow as he trudged through my first-ever guested episode!!!!  You can find all of his links here:  Pre-order his book (I did!!): https://www.amazon.com/How-Piss-Off-Men-Shatter/dp/1728291925  Check out his Youtube show "Rabbit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW-VsxYXEnI  Follow him on Instagram and TikTok @kyleprue  Please also flood his comments with how much you enjoyed him on the pod, and maybe he'll come back and I can do better!!

    37 min

  2. 03/15/2024

    Welcome to SEASON TWO!!

    Let me know who our guests should be!!!! 💛  ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raJhnMA1GXs&t=69s&ab_channel=IreneWalton 📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    3 min
  3. Where Did Deviled Eggs Come From?!

    01/27/2024

    Where Did Deviled Eggs Come From?!

    I thought deviled eggs were created by some brilliant farm owner in the 50's or something, but it was such a joy to find out just how far back these favorite little appies (appetizers) go!! I loved learning about their etymology, and all of the different variations - I think you will, too!! 🥚💛 Let me know if you're the deviled egg bandit at parties (like myself) in the comments down below!! 💛🥚   ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raJhnMA1GXs&t=69s&ab_channel=IreneWalton 📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    12 min
  4. The Multi-Million Dollar Fruitcake Heist!

    12/22/2023

    The Multi-Million Dollar Fruitcake Heist!

    Who knew that fruitcake could have such a heavy history! Let's unpack the multi-million dollar heist that has given fruitcake an even trickier reputation than it already had!!   🍍🎄 Do you like fruitcake?! 🍍🎄 ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raJhnMA1GXs&t=69s&ab_channel=IreneWalton 📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    29 min
  5. The History of Trick-or-Treating!

    10/24/2023

    The History of Trick-or-Treating!

    The history of this late October tradition goes back over 2000 years and has traveled across oceans to knock at your door on Halloween night, but why?! Let's go back to Ireland, over to England and across the Atlantic to learn about the sweet little history of Trick-or-Treating EEEHEHEHHEHEHEHHE (imagine I'm doing that evil witch laugh)!   🎃🍬🍫 What's your favorite Halloween candy?! 🎃🍬🍫 ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton  📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    20 min

  6. 09/12/2023

    The History of Pumpkin Spice!

    The history of this seasonal sensation goes way beyond the Starbucks favorite, but that's a pretty huge part of this autumnal craze as well - I think it's best you just dive in and find out yourself!   🎃 What's your favorite fall flavor? 🎃 ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton  📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    17 min

  7. 07/11/2023

    The Colorful History of Depression Era Glass!

    I had no idea all of the little nuances that lived in my beloved little glasswares!! Learn about what makes Depression Glass... Depression Glass!! Imperfections, colorways, patterns and more!!    ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton  🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    17 min

  8. 07/04/2023

    The Silly and Endearing History of Snapple!

    This week we learn about the billion-dollar company that started as a side hustle with three men who wanted to make juice and knew literally nothing about making juice!! It's cute and sweet!! Like Snapple! ☕️   ☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  ⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!  🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton  🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton  📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en  🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en  🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

    15 min
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