Where Are We Eating?

Ep. 10 - The Myth and Medicine of Gin and Tonics

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT

What is tonic water, and when did it start being mixed with gin? Join us as we wade through the myths of its origins and medicinal uses through the ages.

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Ep. 9 - A Trail Mix of Tamarind and Boba

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:52:17 GMT

What do Tamarind and Boba have in common? Nothing, it turns out. Nonetheless, we've mixed them and their histories up into one episode. Enjoy our first "Trail Mix" episode!

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Ep. 8 - Bierocks - Another Means to Eat Mustard

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

What are bierocks, and why does Keyah think they taste like 1999? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 7 - Chewing the Fat and Some Gum

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, we discover humanity's unifying quality: the desire to chew stuff. Stick around to learn more about gum and its predecessors.

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Ep. 6 - Hot Dogs - A Means To Eat Mustard

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The origins of hot dogs are as mysterious as their contents. However, their journey to becoming an American mainstay is anything but.

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Ep. 5 - This Republic is Bananas - B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

How far would someone go for a banana? Tune in to hear about the wild ride of the banana business in the early 1900s. *Spoiler Alert* They started a war.

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Ep. 4 - Pop Off Popcorn

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Some things improve with time and technology. Popcorn is not one of those things. Join us as we discuss the beauty that has always been - popcorn.

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Ep. 3 - The Seriously Unsexy History of Graham Crackers

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

This week's episode jumps back to early America and follows the story of a man who made it his mission to ensure no one enjoyed anything.

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Ep. 2 - Puff Piece: Getting to the Root of Marshmallows

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Join the fun discussing mallows being unmarshed and how we feel about that.

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Ep. 1 - A Love Letter To Ciabatta

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Where Are We Eating? Our first episode reveals the TRUTH about ciabatta and its not-so-ancient roots.

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Introducing: Where Are We Eating?

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:25:35 GMT

Introducing Where Are We Eating, your new favorite food history podcast. Follow to join in the fun!

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