Yum But Why?

Yum But Why?
  • 4.8 (10)
  • EDUCATION FOR KIDS

Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!

Episodes

  1. New Year's Food Traditions

    JAN 30

    New Year's Food Traditions

    New Year's Food Traditions Around the World Ring in the new year with delicious traditions from across the globe! In this episode, we explore why people eat special foods on New Year's Day—from Hoppin' John and collard greens in the American South to 12 grapes at midnight in Spain, from long noodles in Japan to tamales in Mexico. Discover the deep cultural meanings behind these foods: round foods for prosperity, long foods for longevity, green foods for wealth, and forward-moving foods for progress. Learn about Indigenous winter solstice celebrations and first foods ceremonies, and why grape farmers may have accidentally created a national custom in Spain. Perfect for families who want to understand the beautiful ways food connects us to culture, history, and hope for the year ahead. Plus: foods to avoid (no backward-moving lobsters!), fun facts, and ideas for creating your own family fusion feast. Challenge: Pick ONE tradition from this episode and try it next year! Episode length: ~25 minutes Perfect for: Ages 5+ and families Topics: Cultural traditions, food history, New Year's celebrations, Black American history, Indigenous traditions, global cuisines Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

    20 min
  2. The Ultimate Food Trivia Challenge

    11/30/2025

    The Ultimate Food Trivia Challenge

    Get ready to test your food knowledge! In this fun-filled trivia episode, we challenge each other (and YOU!) with four rounds of food facts, myths, and mysteries. 🥕 Round 1: Fruit & Veggie Mystery - Can you guess the food from the clues?  🍫 Round 2: Quick-Fire Trivia & Jokes - From chocolate chip cookies to the longest noodle ever recorded!  🍕 Round 3: This or That - Switzerland vs USA chocolate consumption, popsicles vs ice cream, and more surprising comparisons  🦃 Round 4: True or False - We're busting food myths! Does turkey really make you sleepy? Can cranberries bounce? Play along at home and see how many you can get right! Plus, we've got food jokes that will make you groan and laugh at the same time. Challenge: Pick one food fact from this episode and share it with someone at dinner tonight. See if they believe you! Perfect for curious kids, food lovers, and families who want to learn while having fun. No points, no pressure - just pure food trivia fun! Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

    17 min
  3. Fall Festival Foods

    09/30/2025

    Fall Festival Foods

    This fall, we are taking you on a delicious journey through:  🪔 Diwali's Festival of Lights & sweet traditions  🎃 Halloween's 2,000-year journey from turnips to pumpkins  💀 Día de los Muertos beautiful celebration of memory  🌕 China's Mid-Autumn Festival & the legend of Chang'e Did you know jack-o'-lanterns used to be carved from TURNIPS? Or that mooncakes symbolize family reunion? Every festival food has a story! Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

    18 min
  4. Tantalizing Taste Buds

    09/05/2025

    Tantalizing Taste Buds

    Join us as we dive into the amazing world of taste buds! 🍕🍋🍫 From the five fantastic flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami) to the truth about spicy foods, sour face scrunches, miracle berries, and even why cats can’t taste sweet, this episode is packed with fun facts, jokes, and a tasty challenge you can try at home. Get ready to explore the flavor party happening right inside your mouth! 🎉👅 Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

    16 min
  5. Fruit or Vegetable?

    08/14/2025

    Fruit or Vegetable?

    Episode 1: Fruit or Vegetable? Let’s Settle the Debate! In the very first episode of Yum But Why, mom and daughter duo dive into a classic food mystery: what really makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable a vegetable? From seed secrets to surprising “fruit-vegetables” like tomatoes and cucumbers, this fun and educational episode is packed with jokes, trivia, and quick food facts. Perfect for curious kids (and grown-ups!) who love learning about the foods they eat. Find us on Instagram: @yumbutwhy Email us: yumbutwhy@gmail.com

    9 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!

Information

  • Creator
    Yum But Why?
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Yum But Why?
  • Show Website
    Yum But Why?

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