Curious Appetite: The Origins of the Foods We Love

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We all love to eat! But do you ever wonder, where did that dish come from? Each episode we'll take a journey to discover the origin of some of your favorite foods.

Episodes

  1. Hamburger

    06/24/2024

    Hamburger

    Let's get into the meaty topic of Hamburgers. Where did they come from? You will also get a few stories on how some of the most popular fast food retail chains got their start. Get ready for some juicy tales. And don't forget to participate in our poll question on Spotify, what are you favorite additions to a Hamburger!

    24 min
  2. Salads

    02/17/2024

    Salads

    We all love a cool, crisp salad but where did it come from originally? Discover the origins of lettuce (farther back than you would imagine) and the crazy stories and connections between popular salad dressings. I bet it will make you hungry.

    46 min
  3. Ice Cream

    10/20/2023

    Ice Cream

    The origins of ice cream are very cloudy and full of conflicting stories. Learn about why ice cream is steeped in Americana. How did ice cream sundae get its name? And the twisted tale of who invented the ice cream cone.

    39 min
  4. Pizza

    07/31/2023

    Pizza

    Pizza is an American favorite for just about any meal of the day. But where did pizza come from and when did it get popular here in the states. Also, learn about regional favorites as well as the history of some of the most popular pizza companies.

    23 min
  5. Chocolate

    06/05/2023

    Chocolate

    Where does chocolate come from and who invented it? This and other interesting facts will be discussed including the biographies of famous chocolate manufacturers and their popular chocolate candies.

    25 min
  6. Popcorn

    04/21/2023

    Popcorn

    Who doesn't love the smell of freshly popped popcorn? Corn has been around a long time but has popcorn also? We will explore the history of popcorn, a few of the major players and how popcorn and the movies became such an inseparable pair.

    22 min
  7. Coffee

    03/26/2023

    Coffee

    How long have we been drinking coffee and how did it spread all over the world? You'll learn about this and the origins of the word coffee. We will also discuss how Starbucks got it's name and the interesting connection between Starbucks and Peet's coffee.

    26 min
  8. Doughnuts

    02/24/2023

    Doughnuts

    Just about everybody loves to indulge in a doughnut from time to time. But where did they come from and what's with the hole in the center. Listen and learn more including the strange coincidence that puts two famous doughnut people separated by almost a century, less than a mile apart from each other.

    14 min

  9. 02/14/2023

    French Toast

    In this episode we will explore the origins of French Toast and determine if it really is from France. We will also discover tidbits on one of my favorite sandwiches, the Monte Cristo, and why it got so popular in the late 1960's.

    12 min
  10. Marshmallows

    02/02/2023

    Marshmallows

    This time we will find out about all things marshmallows. Where they came from, how they got popular and some of the people that helped bring this treat into the current age. We will also take a couple of side roads to discuss Peeps and S'Mores. Music by: https://www.bensound.com

    11 min
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We all love to eat! But do you ever wonder, where did that dish come from? Each episode we'll take a journey to discover the origin of some of your favorite foods.

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