Tibetan cuisine cannot be described without talking about the geography of place, or the tradition of Buddhist or shepherd culture. Husband and wife team Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman talk about the history and unique background which captures the essence of Yeshi's recipes served at their food establishment, Taste Tibet , in Oxford, England, and which are now published in their new book, Taste Tibet: Family Recipes from the Himalayas . Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit po...
Apr 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 378
Italy is the largest rice production country in Europe, with a cultivation area of well over a half million acres and 1.6 million tons of total grain production. And they have been cultivating rice since the late 15th century. Count Paolo Salvadori di Wiesenhoff is an heir to and owner of one of the oldest Italian rice farms, Principato di Lucedio , which has been in existence since the 1400's. He shares the history and evolution of Italian rice production. Heritage Radio Network is a listener s...
Mar 24, 2022•44 min•Ep. 377
The gin myth of “Mother’s Ruin,” which was depicted in William Hogarth’s 1751 print, Gin Lane, has colored the perception of alcohol consumption by women for nearly 300 years. Dr. Nicola Nice , who built her brand, Pomp & Whimsy , in an effort to write women back into cocktail history, joins Linda Pelaccio to talk about the history of gin and women. Photo Courtesy of William Hogarth Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becom...
Mar 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 376
It was well known in diplomatic circles that one ate very well at President George Washington's table, thanks to his very talented, but enslaved cook Hercules. Stories abound about the fate of the famed cook. Author and culinary historian Ramin Ganeshram has discovered how he reemerged, now with the surname Posey, in New York City, where his skill as a chef helped him create a new life as a free man, embodying the foundational narrative of the United States. Heritage Radio Network is a listener ...
Feb 18, 2022•41 min•Ep. 375
It’s a little known fact that in the nineteenth century, Americans favored green teas consumed hot with milk and sugar. The teas were imported from China until Japan developed an export industry centered on the U.S. Author Robert Hellyer explores the forgotten American preference and traces the trans-Pacific tea trade from the eighteenth century forward in his book, Green with Milk and Sugar (discount code: cup20). He shares his insights on how the interconnections between Japan and the United S...
Dec 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 374
The history of cocktails in America is heavily skewed toward the male’s tale when, in fact, that is only half of story of the cocktail’s rise to social prominence. Women are largely absent from the tales of the cocktail until the late 20th century, but they were making, serving, and writing about the scene and its art long before Jerry Thomas’s famed bartender’s guide. Dr. Nicola Nice recognized the history gap while working in market research advising liquor companies. Now, along with her entre...
Nov 04, 2021•55 min•Ep. 373
Cider is delicious and it is historic. It is America’s first popular alcoholic beverage, made from apples brought across the Atlantic from England in colonial times. And over the past fifteen or so years it has been enjoying something of a revival. To appreciate the differing tastes of cider one needs to know more about the apples and the history as “Cider embodies the best and worst of America’s history and agricultural practices.” Cider specialists and authors Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo delve...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 372
Sourdough bread has a history that goes back at least 6,000 years and the earliest cultures--or sourdough starter--were likely an accident. Professor and amateur baker Eric Pallant shares the history and his own introduction to his storied starters from his new book Sourdough Culture . Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Sep 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 371
The cooking lessons that stick with us are rarely the ones we read in books or learn through blog posts or YouTube videos. They’re the ones we pick up as we spend time with good cooks in the kitchen. Dorothy Kalins , founding editor of Saveur magazine, calls the people who pass on their cooking wisdom her Kitchen Whisperers. Consciously or not, they help make us the cooks we are—and help show the way to the kind of cooks we have the potential to become. She has put her stories into a book, The K...
Sep 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 370
Although there is archeological evidence and historical writings about olive oil in the ancient world, the popularity, demand, and production of olive oil as we know it today has a very recent history. The designation of Extra Virgin did not occur until 1960, which was the beginning of the modern era for olive oil. Prof. Carl Ipsen from Indiana University, who recently won the Sophie Coe award for writing in food history, shares his research and insights on this episode all about olive oil. If y...
Jul 15, 2021•51 min•Ep. 369
While creating and producing the hit series Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives , David Page dove deep into the world of American food. His new book, Food Americana , is an exploration and celebration of the foods Americans love and call their own. Page looks at the foods’ history, its evolution, and uncovers the people and stories behind the food. Tune in and "learn how Americans have formed a national cuisine from a world of flavors." Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast n...
Jul 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 368
Like the intricate pattern of intersecting lines of an ornamental Arabesque pattern, so are the roots of the Arab cuisine intertwined. Reem Kassis has researched Arabic food for many years and wrote her first book, The Palestinian Table , about the classic dishes. As her research continued she studied how the cuisine has evolved over the course of history with so many influences of the everchanging region. Her new book, The Arabesque Table , presents a more modern take on many of the dishes that...
Jun 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 367
World-famous artisan bread authority and author Peter Reinhart recently shifted his focus to another form of yeasty dough, Pizza. He has launched a new podcast on Heritage Radio Network all about it, called PIZZA QUEST , where he meets all of the best pizza makers. On this episode, Linda gives you an opportunity to meet Peter and learn about his obsession and how he got there. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a memb...
Jun 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 366
While it's enjoyed throughout the US, barbecue has long been recognized as southern cooking. But the originators of barbecue have not been given their culinary due. The African American culture has been largely ignored as the progenitor of the culture of barbecue as author and soul food scholar Adrian Miller is quick to point out in his new book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue (University of North Carolina Press, 2021.) The merits of sauces and styles can be dis...
May 20, 2021•50 min•Ep. 365
There has been a resurgence in the cocktail culture of the pre-Prohibition period and the MadMen era. And whether mixing at home, cocktails-to-go (outside) from a restaurant or bar, or the new kid on the block: ready to drink cocktails in a can, there has been a definite uptick in the spirits market. Author and spirits writer Kara Newman shares her views and observations and answers Linda's questions about the origins of Pimm's. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast ne...
Apr 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 364
Gypsies, Romani, Gitano - these are all names used to identify the ethnic group of Roma throughout Europe, of which there are more than 750,00 living in Spain. Food writer Valerio Farris learned about the cuisine of the Spanish Roma and the importance of preserving their recipes and culture by cooking with Roma people in and around Barcelona. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered...
Apr 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 363
Authentic products by artisan producers are worth protecting. Beatrice Ughi , founder and president of the food importing company Gustiamo talks about the fake and adulterated products passing as "Made in Italy", and shares her passion for keeping it real. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...
Mar 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 362
Culinary historian and foremost expert on the food and foodways of the African Diaspora, Dr. Jessica B. Harris , joins Linda to talk about The Legacy Quilt , the centerpiece of a project celebrating Black contributions to American cuisine. It's all part of a major exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink -- MOFAD -- entitled, African/American: Making the Nation's Table, whose opening was delayed by COVID-19. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Ta...
Mar 05, 2021•45 min•Ep. 361
Get to know another Heritage Radio Network show that gives us a glimpse into the culinary culture of the 1970s. The Shameless Chef was developed for public radio in 1977 but many of these audio treasures have never been heard before. The show’s original host, Michael A. Davenport shares his fearless attitude towards food and encourages home cooks to have fun and take risks in the kitchen. The podcast takes us back in time but still has a lot to teach us today. In Episode 2: How to Be Audacious, ...
Feb 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 389
Historian and author Karima Moyer-Nocchi has been exploring and sharing information about the history and origins of Italian cooking through her books and also with photos and videos on her Instagram feed, @HistoricalItalianFood . In this episode, she shares the process of learning about pasta's past and other historical dishes. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast...
Jan 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 360
Scenes of Victorian Christmas feasts conjure visions of roasting chestnuts on a lively fire, roast goose on the platter, and a flaming plum pudding with, of course some mince pie and fruitcake. British Food Historian Annie Gray discusses the history of the foods of Christmas past. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Dec 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 359
Winston Churchill was a man of discerning appetite and credits his cook for helping him through such difficult times. But who was she? Historian Annie Gray talks about her recent book, Victory in the Kitchen: The Life of Churchill's Cook . Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
Dec 11, 2020•42 min•Ep. 358
Ellizabeth Minchilli joins Linda from Rome to talk about the regeneration of Italy's hospitality industry and an opportunity to experience and learn about the local culture in villages outside the cities. Photo Courtesy of Sextantio Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Dec 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 357
As American as Apple Pie? Although Pie came to America with the first English settlers, American pie focused on the sweet dessert varieties, and apple certainly earned its place at the top. But don't forget pumpkin, pecan, cherry, custard... Petra Paredez of Petee's Pie talks about the history of the many types and flavors from the popular to the forgotten from her book, Pie for Everyone . Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by be...
Nov 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 356
Battles over the ethics of foie gras in recent years have loomed large in the culinary world. Yet history shows that the delicacy has been around for over 5,000 years since the ancient Egyptians, and is extolled in writings of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Ariane Daguin of D'Artagnan tells the story of foie gras and how in the Gascony region of France it has been a tradition for centuries along with their distinct regional cuisine. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcas...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 355
Rosh Hashanah is an ancient holiday, and many of the foods eaten for the celebration are nearly the same as they were 3,000 years ago. Shifra Klein, Editor-In-Chief of Fleishigs magazine, a publication dedicated to modern kosher cuisine, joins Linda to talk about the history of the symbolic holiday foods. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! Photo Courtesy of Oleksandra Naumenko/123RF.com A Taste of the Past ...
Sep 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 354
It's often said that the last aspect of a culture that remains after assimilation and acculturation is the food. And the fullest expression of the food of a particular culture is the food that was prepared and eaten at home. League of Kitchens is an organization that offers classes that aim to transmit that culinary knowledge along with the cooking techniques and traditions of the culture. Guest host Julia Fleisch interviews the League's founder, Lisa Gross , about the philosophical foundations ...
Aug 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 353
Chile peppers did not appear in China until the late 16th century when they were introduced from the Americas. Historian and author Brian Dott discusses how the nonnative chile went from obscurity to ubiquity in China, influencing not just cuisine, but also medicine, language, and cultural identity. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network, support A Taste of the Past by becoming a member ! A Taste of the Past is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https...
Aug 12, 2020•52 min•Ep. 352
This week we're presenting the first episode of Eat Your Heartland Out. Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights ab...
Jul 09, 2020•52 min•Ep. 407
Since ancient times societies have helped the hungry--those who had no access to food. Today we have food pantries, food banks, and soup kitchens. Linda talks to Stephen Henderson who has volunteered in soup kitchens around the world for the past ten years about the history of this system of feeding those in need. A Taste of the Past is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 351
