The podcast examines the historical roots and contested origins of the burrito, tracing its journey from northern Mexico to global popularity.
The origins and cultural meanings behind dishes like peanut butter pancakes in African American food traditions are analyzed.
The episode provides a detailed historical account of how bagels became a popular breakfast food in the United States.
The episode provides a historical account of the development and cultural significance of margarine, contributing to the broader understanding of food history.
The episode examines Spam through the lens of culinary history and food's role in society and culture.
The episode delves into the history of iconic pasta dishes like carbonara, revealing their relatively recent origins and challenging assumptions about the static nature of culinary traditions.
The podcast episodes cover a wide range of topics within the broader field of food history, exploring the origins and evolution of specific foods and dishes, as well as their cultural significance and impact.
For example, the episodes delve into the history of hot dogs How did Hot Dogs get their name?, peanut butter pancakes Reheat: In Search Of Rosa Parks' Pancakes, the contentious history of margarine The Demon Spread, and the journey of the burrito from northern Mexico to global popularity The burrito story.
Other episodes examine the historical roots and cultural narratives surrounding popcorn Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?, bagels Hole in One: History of the bagel, fortune cookies Where did the Fortune Cookie come from?, and Spam SYMHC Classics: A Culinary History of Spam.