Who first started collecting recipes into cookbooks? Do cookbooks have a future in a world full of online recipes? And can cookbooks tell us anything about what people are actually eating, or are they simply aspirational food porn? This episode, we explore the past, present, and future of cookbooks, from cuneiform tablets to Hail Marys, with the help of two ... Show More
Jun 24
Ask Gastropod: Bubblegum, Meal Kits, and the Real Truth About Rooibos
What do bubblegum, rooibos tea, and meal kits have in common? They’re all topics that puzzle and fascinate you, dear Gastropod listeners. This episode, we're getting to the bottom of your most pressing culinary questions! Such as: Are meal kits really better for the planet than b ... Show More
50m 13s
Jun 2021
‘De re coquinaria’ - the Oldest Cookbook of the Western World
“De re Coquinaria,” also referred to as “Apicius,” is a cookbook featuring recipes that may have been collected as early as the first century. Who wrote it is a mystery, but it offers unique insight into the food culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
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40m 4s
Apr 2015
Episode 55: Jenna Zoe, Sal Scognamillo, Diana Henry, & Anita Shepherd
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters:
This week on Food Talk, host Mike Colameco kicks off the show chatting with author and nutritionist Jenna Zoe about her new book “Plant-Based Paleo: Protein-Rich Vegan Recipes for Well-Being an ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2019
Get Yourself in the Kitchen, Learn How to Cook & Save a Ton of Cash With Ken Rubin
What was the first thing you learned how to cook? For me, it was scrambled eggs and ever since I’ve been fascinated by food. Cooking has a reputation for being scary and expensive, but it is anything but that.As Ken Rubin, who is an accomplished chef from Rouxbe and our podcast g ... Show More
43m 28s