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The History of American Food

Margaret Hardin
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Turkey
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19th Century American Food
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Potatoes
Colonial America
Japan

Starting 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

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An important element essential to modern American food didn't happen until the end of the 19th century. But as with so many of the other elements that are underpinnings of American food - it is not a food at all. Instead it is paper made of trees rat... more

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Show Notes: thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/

Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood at gmail dot com

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This week we go back in time to learn about how we got paper.

It's been with us for a long time, but until the end of the 19th century it was mostly old clothes.

To find out what paper used to be and how we got to paper from trees - tune in.

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Wanna see bears? goto Explore.org

See how many Alaskan canneries there where? Or see more about the Diamond NN Cannery?

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And then listen in to the rise of canned fish in the late 19th century. Instant protein you can take with you a... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Educational and engaging!

    I've been hyper fixated on the history of food what feels like my entire life. Imagine my delight when I found a perfect podcast for my interest! I love the hosts episode structure. It all made sense when she said she was a chemistry teacher! Love love love. I had to restart the show from episode 1 and am working my way through for completeness! Thank you for the hours of entertainment and many fun facts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meowmoon67
    United States3 months ago
  • Engaging, Edible, Excellence!

    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

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    5
    Lady Duggan
    United States9 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 Podcasts
    5
    FoodClothesAndHistory
    United States9 months ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    Great pacing, content spacing and length. No modern politics or sidetracks, just the right amount of humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (B-roller)
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    USA Mknitter
    United Statesa year ago

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Reviewers highlight the host's ability to weave science, culture, and economics into food history with compelling narration.
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Listeners consistently praise the show's production quality and informative, binge-worthy episodes.
Listeners praise deep research and engaging storytelling that connects food to broader history.

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173.5 BONUS Interview - The Pickled City
Q: What drew you to pickles as a topic?
They are a palpable way to explore long histories: trade, migration, urban life, and the everyday acts of saving and sharing food across cultures, which reveals how cities and communities form their identities.
154 Fashionable Vegetables from Europe & Stealth Ones from America
Q: What was the role of immigrants in shaping American food trends?
Immigrants brought food traditions, but American food trends developed towards fads, often favoring European vegetables for their sophistication.

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A history-focused series that uses food as a lens to explore American culture, politics, science, and daily life from colonial times to modern days. Episodes thread together themes like immigration, industrialization, war, and consumer culture, showing how provisioning, trade, and evolving technologies shaped what people ate and how they ate. Listeners are likely drawn to well-researched storytelling that connects culinary traditions to broader social forces, offering vivid anecdotes, primary sources, and clear takeaways about the food systems that underpin today's dining landscape. A standout element is the consistent integration of science, economics, and cultural context, making food history accessible and engaging for both educators and... more

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