Ketchup is the crowd-pleaser of condiments—a ubiquitous accessory on dinner tables throughout the United States, and, increasingly, the world. But this kid-friendly classic actually has its roots in a much funkier food: fermented fish sauce! So how did the salty, pungent, amber-colored seasoning that gives Southeast Asian cuisine its characteristic flavor tu ... Show More
May 19
A Dog's Dinner: What Should We Really Be Feeding Our Pets?
In millions of homes, humans aren’t the only creatures sitting down to dinner. So what's on the menu for pets—and what impact does it have on their health, as well as the environment? This episode, we go back thousands of years to figure out what our first furry friends ate, how ... Show More
50m 3s
May 5
Feel the Beet: The Most Fascinating Woman You've Never Heard Of
For those who like its earthy flavor, the humble beet can do a lot for a salad or a soup. But could it help end slavery? In the 1800s, one woman believed it could—and she wasn't just any old woman. This episode, meet Lydia Maria Child, who wrote the first children's periodical ma ... Show More
44m 52s
Apr 21
White vs. Wheat: The Food Fight of the Centuries
White or whole wheat: while today the question is most frequently asked at the sandwich counter, the debate over the correct answer goes back literally thousands of years. This episode, we dive into the world's longest-running, highest-stakes food fight. Along the way: the invent ... Show More
52m 35s
Nov 2022
The Ancient -- and Surprisingly Divisive! -- Story of Ketchup
Ketchup is in almost 97% of US homes today -- and, while this statistic may sound surprising, it turns out there's a long story behind this humble condiment. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max trace the origin of ketchup from its ancient predecessors in Southern China and the ... Show More
56m 24s
Jul 2025
Pourquoi le Ketchup était-il utilisé au 19e siècle ?
<p>Rediffusion</p><br><p>Bien des gens accompagnent un hamburger ou des frites de ketchup. Le succès de cette sauce rouge et sucrée, dont il se vend plus de 20 bouteilles par seconde, ne se dément pas. Aux États-Unis, la quasi-totalité des Américains en consomment chaque jour.</p ... Show More
1m 58s
Jan 2019
Pourquoi “57” figure sur les bouteilles de Ketchup ?
<p>La marque Heinz représente 59 % du marché mondial du ketchup. Un produit que l’on trouve dans 97 % des foyers américains, et qui etst là-bas utilisé en moyenne pendant 10 repas par semaine, ce qui correspond à 1,3 bouteille par personne et par mois.</p><br><p>Vous le savez, il ... Show More
3m 8s
Apr 2024
A Ridiculous History of Worcestershire Sauce
It's tangy. It's salty. It's sweet. It's unctuous... but what exactly is Worcestershire sauce? Join Ben, Noel and Max on their continuing condiment journey as they explore the bizarre origin story of one of the world's most famous (and, arguably, strangest) sauces in today's epis ... Show More
42m 14s
Jun 2024
Comment est née la sauce Worcestershire ?
Indispensable dans la recette du tartare, que serait le mythique Bloody-Mary sans elle ? On l’adore ou on la déteste, son nom est impossible ou presque à prononcer mais comment est née la sauce Worcestershire ?Au départ, Worcestershire, c’est un lieu ! "Shire", ça veut dire conté ... Show More
1m 55s