ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 129 days
Average audio length:
10 minutes
English
United States
12 episodes
since Nov. 22, 2020
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
The bizarre true story of General Tso's chicken — a Cold War refugee chef, a Manhattan rivalry, Henry Kissinger, and a dish its own inventor called "crazy nonsense."
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
How did Jell-O go from an elaborate luxury to one of America’s most famous convenience foods—and eventually to tuna suspended in lime gelatin?
In this episode of America’s Eats, we trace the surprising history of Jell-O from Peter Cooper’s nineteenth-century gelatin experiments and Pearle Wait’s 1…
Ever wondered about the humble green bean casserole? This Thanksgiving staple has a fascinating history, and it all started with a humble Campbell's Soup employee named Dorcas Reilly. Join us as we delve into the story of this iconic dish, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a beloved Thanksg…
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 icon…
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!
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…
Candy Corn is one of the most controversial candies of Halloween. Some love it and other hate it. Whether you like it or not, it's certainly among the most recognizable of American candies with its history dating back to end of the nineteenth century.
What came first, the chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate chip? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of America's Eats we explore the storied history of the chocolate chip cookie.
Discover the surprising origins of two beloved holiday traditions: eggnog and candy canes. From ancient English drinks to Victorian-era sweets, this episode delves into the fascinating history behind these festive favorites. Learn about the cultural significance, culinary evolution, and enduring ap…
Hamburgers are a global food phenomenon enjoyed by billions of people each year. In this episode we explore the history of the hamburger and it went from rags to riches.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Darrel Bishop, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
PODCAST SEARCH ENGINE
You can use our website to search 3,826,536 podcasts and 196,081,366 episodes by people, places, or topics.
If I have seen further than others, it is by listening to podcasts and standing upon the shoulders of
giants.
‐ Isaac "Llamacorn" Newton
CLAIM THIS PODCAST
Why to claim podcasts?
If you are a podcaster, the best way to manage your podcasts on Listen Notes is by claiming your Listen Notes
podcast pages.
It is a great, free way to engage the podcast community and increase the visibility of your podcasts.
After claiming your Listen Notes podcast pages, you will be able to:
✓
Manually refresh the RSS feed to sync up
✓
Get a verified badge (
✓
) alongside with your podcast name on Listen Notes
✓
Post classified ads for sponsorship,
guests, co-hosts,
cross-promotion...
✓
Respond to listener comments on Listen Notes
✓
Use speech-to-text techniques to transcribe your show and
edit transcripts
✓
Improve the presence of your podcasts, e.g., self-service
podcaster interview...
✓
If you share your Listen Notes page and at-mention @ListenNotes
on X (formerly Twitter),
our official X (formerly Twitter) account will retweet to promote
your show to our followers.
Coming soon:
◯ Self-service promotion on Listen Notes
◯ Track your podcast stats on Listen
Notes, e.g., listens, page
views...
◯ Manage episodes
EDIT
Thank you for helping to keep the podcast database up to date.
