The History of American Food
Margaret HardinStarting with the first English settlements in the 17th Century, this podcasts traces how we went from barrels of salted meat & peas to Korean bbq tacos and the largest grocery store selections ever seen anywhere in the world. We'll go everywhere - and it is full of surprises.Show Notes: thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood@gmail.comInternets: @THoAFood
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 204 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsHistoryFood | |||
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This week we get to look back at more of why War is Awful - and it's not JUST becasue of the food. We also talk about why war food was predictably awful for everyone everywhere for approximately 5000 years.
Biology - and mainly the stupid microfauna... more
This week canned food is the main character. And it has the power to change the world, becaseu just like barrels of salted meat and ships biscuit - it's going to change how the fighting man (and the women along side) are fed.
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Sure people complain about mashed potatoes made from potato flakes now - but dehydrated vegetables in their first iteration were far, far worse.
In fact some of the first mass quantities of dried vegetables prepared using forced hot air drying - and... more
I'm Back and it's bread.
The American Civil War (the War of Rebellion is where suddenly we start really naming American Bread.
Sure yeah, hard bread is nothing new, but the Fast Bread of fast moving America starts to become a thing. So in order to ... more
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I have been steadily and sequentially working my way through these episodes and look forward to whatever drudgery gives me time to listen to them uninterrupted. These podcasts are outlined in a clear and logical way, connecting so many dots I never even realized were missing from the map of our nations food history. To add to it, I am a Home Economics teacher who has made the theme of her class this year “250 years of the American table” and in addition to books I’ve been reading on the topic, t... more
Apple Podcasts5Lady Duggan
United States5 months ago - A cozy, peaceful listen
I always pick this podcast up when the weather gets chilly. It feels like having a smart friend come over, and the host does an incredible job of explaining the culture, science, and background of foods in the US.
I love American history, and hearing about the food culture going on in the background of historical events is fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5FoodClothesAndHistoryUnited States5 months ago - My new favorite podcast
Great pacing, content spacing and length. No modern politics or sidetracks, just the right amount of humor.
Apple Podcasts5(B-roller)United States7 months ago - American Chinese Food
Found this episode to be extremely interesting due to being a native Californian with close ties to the SF area as well as inland agriculture (Central Valley). Thanks for the great history provided in this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5USA MknitterUnited States8 months ago - Never Not Boring! Always Interesting!
This history pod is so well researched and put together. I‘ve only listened to a handful of the older episodes and I‘ve learned a lot about eating and cooking habits that still reflect in modern cuisine. I can’t wait to get into the more contemporary 20th century episodes to see how food in America has evolved since colonialism and beyond. I love putting this podcast on when i’m cooking myself!
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A meticulously researched history podcast that uses food as a lens on American culture, society, and technology. Episodes weave together economics, migration, and science to show how daily eating habits emerged from large-scale changes like industrialization, trade, and globalization. Listeners can expect thorough storytelling, with clear connections between historical events and what people ate, how it was produced, and how those choices shaped modern food systems. A standout quality is the way the host ties micro-level culinary details to macro-level social trends, offering both education and engaging narration for curious audiences.
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