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The Delicious Legacy

The Delicious Legacy
Greek Cuisine
Honey
Aztec Empire
Feta Cheese
Mediterranean Diet
Mesopotamia
Nikolaos Tselementes
Greek Mythology
Food Authenticity
Agriculture
Ireland
Cacao
Pulque
Florentine Codex
Cooking
Moussaka
Traditional Cheese Production
Pontic Greek Cuisine
Sumerians
Celtic Culture

A Greek Gourmand, travels through time...

Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras! What tasty morsels of food accompanied the conversations of these most significant minds in Western philosophy?

Now picture yourself as you sat for a symposium with Cicero, or Pliny the Elder or Julius Caesar. The opulent feasts of the decadent Romans!

Maybe, you're following Alexander the Great ... more

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* * * Reminder: The first ever FOOD HISTORY FESTIVAL is happening on the 18th of October and it's all online! Get your tickets here:

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Part two of a catalogue of ingredients that ancient Greeks around the Med ate, how they ate it and what can we learn from it today?

Recommendations for this week include:

Ruby Tandoh, in the New Yorker: Inside the World of “The Great Britis... more

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Here’s a quick special bonus episode for you – the lowdown on the Serve it Forth Food History Festival 2025 sponsored by the excellent Netherton Foundry.

My fellow festival coordinators Sam Bilton, Thomas Ntinas and Alessandra Pino and I are... more

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Today's episode is an elegy for fava beans!

Soup, pottage, gruel, mash...Under many guises, pulses, and especially the ones from the genus Lathyrus, such as Pisum sativum have been eaten in the ancient Greek World since time immemoria... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Beckman
Author and archaeologist
Author of 'A Twist in the Tale, How the Humble Anchovy Flavored Western Cuisine'
Episode: The History of Anchovy in the Western Culture - An Interview with Christopher Beckman
Pen Vogler
Renowned food historian and author
Penguin Books
Episode: A Short History of Breakfast in Britain Through the Ages, With Pen Vogler
Ursula Janssen
Culinary historian, Near Eastern archaeologist, and author.
Ursula's Historical Recipes
Episode: From The Archives - A Journey Through Ancient Mediterranean Food
María José Sevilla
Prominent figure in the Spanish food and wine movement, author, cook, and broadcaster
Episode: History of Spanish Food - An Interview with María José Sevilla
Angela Zaher
Freelance food and fiction writer, member of the Guild of Foodwriters, and of Palestinian descent.
Self
Episode: Palestinian Food, Culture and Identity
Jay Reiffel
Expert in historical cooking and author
Episode: The Art and Science of Historical Cookbooks
Dr. Kelly Spring
Food historian and consultant, author of 'Spam: A Global History'.
The Forkfront
Episode: Spam - A Global History: Interview with Dr Kelly Spring
Professor Nathalie Cooke
Literature professor at McGill University with a focus on food history
McGill University
Episode: Tracing the origins of the restaurant menu: An Interview with Professor Nathalie Cooke
Jonny Garrett
Award-winning author and founder of the Craft Beer Channel, dedicated to great beer and homebrewing.
Craft Beer Channel
Episode: How Beer Changed Humankind. An Interview with Jonny Garrett!

Hosts

Thom Dinas
Host passionate about food history and cultural narratives, exploring ancient culinary practices and their significance.
Tom Dinas
Co-host with a focus on ancient food cultures and culinary traditions, engaging with various topics and guest experts.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Listen to this podcast

    Do you eat food? You do! Then you should listen to this podcast about food imo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megabrow
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I ‘d like to give you

    A milkyway of stars

    (p.s. In august 24 I wrote this but in my iPhone podcastapp it reads : I’d like to give you a milk

    and that was bothering me every time I added 5 stars )

    So :

    Thank you for this really inspirational recipe ideas about fermentation So much more daring and good for understanding the proces Modern day recipes are way to save and simple Marie-jeanne allotmenteer The netherlands

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariekardoen
    Netherlands7 months ago
  • Always endlessly fascinating

    A unique voice that offers a coherent yet often wildly differing set of shows full of wit, interest and fun. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ceebeeUK
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • I ‘d like to give you a milkyway of stars

    Thank you for this really inspirational recipe ideas about fermentation

    So much more daring and good for understanding the proces

    Modern day recipes are way to save and simple

    Marie-jeanne allotmenteer

    The netherlands

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariekardoen
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Thoughtful and respectful of historical cultures’ culinary practices, and practical recipes tie in the themes!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Invisible Hearths
    a year ago

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Feedback highlights the podcast as a must-listen for enthusiasts of food and history, emphasizing its informative and entertaining approach.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth research and how the episodes always reveal fascinating food histories intertwined with cultural tales.
The storytelling is engaging, making history feel relatable and enjoyable, while also providing unique culinary insights.

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The History of Anchovy in the Western Culture - An Interview with Christopher Beckman
Q: Is Gilda the best anchovy-based snack ever?
Yes, it's a sensational pinchos, combining a green olive, a gundia pepper, and an anchovy, creating an extraordinary flavor bomb.
The History of Anchovy in the Western Culture - An Interview with Christopher Beckman
Q: What was the most surprising thing you discovered while writing this book?
Different countries approached anchovies in unique ways throughout history, revealing a rich story of their culinary journey.
Palestinian Food, Culture and Identity
Q: How can food be a unifying factor in a politically divided context?
Angela emphasizes that food can bring people together, regardless of conflict, and is a fundamental aspect of human experience that transcends divides.
Palestinian Food, Culture and Identity
Q: What are some personal food memories that shaped your identity?
Angela shares that her mother loved to cook, using food to connect with family and friends, and how those memories now serve to remind her of her heritage.
Palestinian Food, Culture and Identity
Q: What are the basic ingredients of Palestinian cuisine?
Palestinian cuisine is rich in pulses, grains, fruits, and vegetables, with dishes often being vegetarian with lamb as a significant meat.

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Episodes feature a captivating blend of food history, archaeology, and cross-cultural culinary exploration, spotlighting ancient dietary practices and their evolution over time. They provide intriguing insights into the dining habits of renowned historical figures, such as Greek philosophers and Roman emperors, while also delving into the significance of various ingredients and cooking methods that have shaped Mediterranean cuisine. The podcast is distinctive for its ability to weave together personal narratives, academic research, and culinary anecdotes, creating a rich tapestry that appeals to both food enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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2. Pen Vogler
3. Ursula Janssen
4. María José Sevilla
5. Angela Zaher
6. Jay Reiffel
7. Dr. Kelly Spring
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