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What happens when Korean flavors meet Southern comfort food? Our guest Cynthia Christensen of But First We Brunch knows exactly how magical this combination can be. Growing up in a household where kimchi shared fridge space with cornbread, Cynthia learned early on that the best meals happen when different food traditions come together.
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64: A Kernel of Truth: Sweet Corn on the Summer Menu
Summer corn isn’t just a vegetable – it’s a cultural touchstone that spans centuries, connecting ancient agricultural wisdom to modern comfort food rituals.
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63: Slice by Slice: The Story Behind Poundcake and Shortcake
These classic desserts carry centuries of culinary wisdom, each with fascinating origins. Poundcake gets its name from the traditional recipe calling for a pound each of four key ingredients, while shortcake’s “short” comes from an old English word meaning crisp. We trace how these humble cakes became cornerstones of American dessert culture, sharing family favorites…
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62: Mint & Basil: Ancient Herbs with Modern Appeal
Mint was used medicinally by ancient civilizations while basil became essential in Mediterranean kitchens. This episode explores the historical journey of these herbs and their enduring culinary importance across cultures and centuries.
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61: Beyond the Pie Crust: The Charm of Fruit and Dough Marriages
Join us as we chat about regional fruit desserts from the North Carolina sonker to French Tarte Tatin, and what makes each unique.
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60: Meet Ashley: Food Writer & Recipe Developer
Ashley Covelli shares her culinary journey, from family kitchen moments to becoming a food writer and recipe developer. Learn about the turning points that shaped her career and how family meals influence her work today.
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59: Bourbon, Bootleggers, and the Kentucky Derby
Can’t tell your bourbon from your whiskey? We track Kentucky’s liquid history and the mint julep’s rise to Derby fame in this spirited conversation just in time for race weekend.
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58: Blast from the Past: Easter Celebrations Through the Decades
The 1920s brought remarkable changes to American tables. With the Great War over and Prohibition starting, Easter meals balanced old traditions with new trends like pineapple-glazed ham.
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57: Meet Lisa: Family Trees & Food History
Lisa Lisson opens up about her journey into genealogy and family history research. Through family recipes and immigrant stories, she reveals the connections between food traditions and ancestral research that sparked her lifelong mission to preserve family histories.
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56: Kitchen Copycat: The Art of Recipe Recreation
From a famous New York bakery’s chocolate chip cookies to restaurant-style salad dressings, this episode shares tips for recreating dishes at home. Learn when to use online copycat recipes, why asking the chef can work, and what restaurant cookbooks might not tell you about their signature dishes.