Category: Podcast Episodes
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70: Island Flavors and Family Ties: Trinidadian Traditions with Shareba Abdul
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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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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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.