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A Taste of the Past

Heritage Radio Network
Italian American Foodway
Peruvian Gastronomy
Ceviche
Women In Culinary History
Cooking Techniques
Jewish Culinary Heritage
Cultural Identity
Quinoa
Culinary History
Wisconsin Cheese
ASIF Culinary Institute Of Israel
Culinary Storytelling
Jody Eddy
Immigrant Experience
Kibbutz Culture
The Jewish Holiday Table
Food As Connection
Bob Bradley
Pisco
Sacred Kitchens

Culinary historian Linda Pelaccio takes a journey through the history of food. Take a dive into food cultures through history, from ancient Mesopotamia and imperial China to the grazing tables and deli counters of today. Tune in as Linda, along with a guest list of culinary chroniclers and enthusiasts, explores the lively links between food cultures of the present and past.

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In this episode Linda talks with Lucinda Scala Quinn about the history of immigrant Italian women who came to America between 1880 and 1924, fleeing the poverty of their southern Italian homes. They cooked the food they knew, often substituting ingre... more

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Nigerian food writer and cookbook author Ozoz Sokoh describes the historical foodways and evolution of the cuisine of Nigeria and its regions. From her new book, CHOP CHOP:: Cooking the Food of Nigeria, Ozoz shares descriptions and background of many... more

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Monasteries, temples, mosques, and synagogues around the world preserve not only the world’s religions, but also cultural and culinary traditions, And those who cook in the kitchens of those sacred places—the sacred kitchens-- are the keepers of the ... more

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Peruvian gastronomy is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, consisting of an extensive variety of distinctive dishes characteristic of each city in the country, stemming from the bio diversity of their agriculture. Robert Bradley, author of... more

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Recent Guests

Lucinda Scala Quinn
Cook, teacher, cookbook author, and media personality
Mad Hungry Cookware
Episode: Immigrant Italian Women and the Birth of an Italian American Foodway
Ozoz Sokoh
Food writer and educator from Nigeria
Professor of food and tourism at Centennial College
Episode: The Foodways and Cooking of Nigeria
Jody Eddy
Author of 'Elysian Kitchens' and a culinary expert
Episode: Elysian Kitchens
Robert Bradley
Author of Eating Peru, a gastronomic journal
Episode: Gastronomic Journey of Peru

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 559 ratings
  • Slow down, and tune in…

    This podcast always introduces me to someone new, and I learn so much (and develop a long list of cookbooks to check out from the library) along the way. It’s like sitting down with an old friend—and her guest, to hear them catch up. I love the wholesome accent of the host, and that it’s not hyper edited. Let me just enjoy some quiet time with some culinary friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bee V. Brown
    Canada3 months ago
  • Needs another host

    To be fair, I’ve okay listened to the Peruvian episode. But even being one episode in I know I won’t be revisiting. I loved the guest. He had incredible knowledge and sounded very excited to discuss immigrant history and its impact on food. And the host was trying to hurry him along, and redirect him to talk about the food, but his build up was great! I wanted to hear more about the immigrant history. I’m glad he continued with his story and then connected it to food. The host is also very bland... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Food history lover
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast - ignore the crazy 1 stars

    This is a wonderful podcast if you’d like food and history. You will learn much. It’s unfortunate that some rather uneducated people have come here to post negative comments because they are obsessed with Gaza and have succumbed to propaganda,

    they cannot handle even mention of Israel or anything Jewish. If you don’t like a subject, you can skip it without trashing the entire podcast because you can’t think straight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unehistoiredeplage
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hamburger America episode

    Thankfully the creator of Hamburger America, George Motz, was interesting. Kudos to him. A lack of pre-interview preparation by the “culinary historian” host is obvious. Clearly she didn’t know much about the history of hamburger nor of Hamburger America. A historian should not have to be constantly corrected by the guest. A skillful interviewer she is not. As a first time listener and bit of a foodie, it’s a disservice to the guest and listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    J T in AZ
    United Statesa year ago
  • No more!

    Loved this show, looked forward to new episodes. The content was good. (The host’s voice is snobby but it was charming somehow, like nerdy snobby.)

    Then they dropped the most recent Zionist episode (March 2024). Unfollowing. Huge disappointment.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tara Pur
    United Statesa year ago

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#58
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#100
Canada/Arts/Food
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#166
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#46
Australia/Arts/Food
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#250
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#14
Philippines/Arts/Food

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Foodways and Cooking of Nigeria
Q: What role do Nigerian cookbooks play in preserving culinary history?
Nigerian cookbooks play a crucial role in preserving and tracing the changes in traditional recipes, highlighting their historical significance and regional variations.
The Foodways and Cooking of Nigeria
Q: What is chop and what does it signify in Nigerian culture?
Chop refers to food and eating in Nigeria, encompassing not only the act of consuming but also the deep joy and cultural significance associated with food.
The Foodways and Cooking of Nigeria
Q: What was the one dish you craved when you were living in the Netherlands?
Ozoz craved suya, which is grilled, spiced beef skewers, and learned how to make it while living abroad, realizing the importance of replicating the flavors of home.
The Foodways and Cooking of Nigeria
Q: How did you decide to start writing about food and exploring food deeper?
Ozoz transitioned from being a geologist to writing about food during a period of homesickness while living in the Netherlands, inspired by friends who were blogging about their cooking.
Gastronomic Journey of Peru
Q: I would say the major difference in farming trends in Peru depends on geographical location. Can you explain?
He discusses how coastal regions focus on marine food due to the Humboldt current while the Andes provide a different range of agricultural products depending on altitude.

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