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Immigrant Cuisines and Ethnic Restaurants

Posted October 2, 201700:33:25

In today's podcast we’re going to explore the significant ways in which American eating habits have been shaped by immigrants.

War, Nutritionism, and the Great Depression

Posted October 2, 201700:33:57

In this podcast we’re going to examine a pivotal shift in food consumption that took place in the early 20th century. First, World War I is going...

World War II and the Advent of Fast Food

Posted October 2, 201700:32:44

During WWII, a whole host of new food technologies were developed to aid the war effort. In this podcast we’re going to explore how these technologies...

Counterculture—From Hippies to Foodies

Posted October 2, 201700:34:34

In today’s podcast we’re going to explore the backlash against processed food in the late 20th century.

Science of New Dishes and New Organisms

Posted October 2, 201700:35:18

In today’s podcast we’re going to witness the melding of science and fine dining in the ingenious creations of “modernist” cuisine.