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Shareba Abdul of In Search of Yummy-ness joins us to discuss Trinidadian culinary traditions and the cultural fusion that makes island cooking unique. Learn how food preserves heritage, connects generations, and brings diverse influences together in approachable comfort food recipes.
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69: Jet Engines to Spice Kits: Sheila Narayanan’s Mission to Make Indian Cooking Accessible
Meet Sheila Narayanan, whose career path from aerospace engineering at Rolls-Royce and GE to data analytics at MasterCard led to an unexpected destination: changing how we approach Indian cooking at home. When her college-bound daughter missed homemade Indian meals, Sheila applied her problem-solving skills to create Simply Masala—innovative spice kits that make authentic Indian cuisine…
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68: A Seat at the Tray Table: The Story of the TV Dinner
The TV dinner holds a special place in American food culture, representing both convenience and childhood memories of burning your tongue on molten apple dessert. We trace the history of these frozen meals from wartime innovation to modern culinary convenience, examining how they’ve shaped our relationship with food and family dining.
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67: Scoops, Swirls & Sips: Cooling Off with Frozen Classics
August heat calls for frozen treats that create lasting memories. Join us as we cool down with childhood favorites, learn the differences between ice cream and gelato, and share the sweet stories behind America’s frozen dessert traditions.
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66: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week celebrates 26 years of highlighting these vital community hubs. From timing your visits to discovering new ingredients, we share practical tips for making the most of your local market experience while connecting with seasonal flavors.
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65: Brunch and Banchan: Bridging Korean and Southern Flavors with Cynthia Christensen
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.