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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 532 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Bradley Borougerdi joins Jana Byars to talk about Cannabis: A Global History (Reaktion, 2025). An international cultural history of the multifunctional plant. Cannabis explores the historical, pharmacological, and cultural significance of the controv... more
By the end of the twentieth century, the tomato—indigenous to the Americas—had become Egypt's top horticultural crop and a staple of Egyptian cuisine. The tomato brought together domestic consumers, cookbook readers, and home cooks through a shared c... more
Today I talked to Meg Bernhard about her new book Wine (Bloomsbury, 2023). Agricultural product and cultural commodity, drink of ritual and drink of addiction, purveyor of pleasure, pain, and memory - wine has never been contained in a single glass. ... more
Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen – or around the open fire – is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Rep... more
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I teach a university course every semester on the history of human nutrition. My students have to write a book review, which some confuse with a book report despite my efforts but that's another matter, after reading a non-fiction book about the history of nutrition, food studies, sports studies, and other related disciplines. New Books in Food is great for my students and for me. I learn about recently released books, which I add to my students' list of possibilities for the book review, and my... more
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Conversations center on dynamic issues surrounding food, culture, and the narratives woven through literature related to gastronomy. Guests often include authors, historians, and academics who explore various themes such as the social implications of food, its historical contexts, and its representation in media. From discussions on the role of restaurants in society to the significance of culinary traditions in different cultures, a diverse array of topics and perspectives are covered, making it a rich source for those interested in how food intersects with broader cultural and societal dynamics. Whether highlighting the ethical dimensions of food production, delving into regional cuisines, or examining food's role in identity, the convers... more
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