America’s Eats

By: Darrel Bishop
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  • Summary

  • Ever wondered why Americans are obsessed with peanut butter? Or how the hamburger became a national icon? ”America’s Eats” is your passport to the fascinating world of American food history. Join us as we uncover the surprising stories behind your favorite dishes, exploring their cultural significance, regional variations, and the quirky characters who shaped their destiny. From classic comfort foods to modern culinary trends, ”America’s Eats” will leave you hungry for more!
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Episodes
  • EP. 9 The Proof is in the Jell-O

    EP. 9 The Proof is in the Jell-O
    Nov 8 2024

    Get ready to jiggle with delight as we dive into the wonderfully weird world of Jell-O! From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century flop to its mid-century reign as America's favorite dessert, we'll uncover the surprising history of this wobbly wonder. We'll explore Jell-O's rise to fame, its iconic flavors and molds, and those questionable "congealed salads" that thankfully faded into the past (mostly). So grab a spoon and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we celebrate the jiggly, wiggly, and undeniably delicious history of Jell-O!
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    4 mins
  • EP. 8 Thanksgiving Turkey

    EP. 8 Thanksgiving Turkey
    Nov 15 2023

    Turkeys have been the most iconic part of American dinner tables on Thanksgiving for well over a century now. But just how did they come to be there and did it really start with the first thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and American Indians in 1621? Listen to find out!
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    7 mins
  • EP. 7 General Tso’s Chicken

    EP. 7 General Tso’s Chicken
    Nov 1 2023

    You'd be hard pressed to find a Chinese restaurant in the United States that does not serve some version of General Tso's Chicken. It might also be called General Gao's Chicken or another similar name. But who was General Tso, and why do American's eat a dish named after him? Listen to this episode to find out!
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    6 mins

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