Curry is a word imbued with many meanings and mixed emotions. From the time of colonialism, it was long used to describe Indian food in general, a term that often had derogatory connotations to those of Indian descent. Today, fortunately, we recognize the regionality and diversity of the cuisine of India. And yet, largely through slavery, the enigmatic dish ... Show More
Apr 27
A Taste of Spain via Hemingway
Linda interviews author Howie Southworth about his new book, Hemingway’s Spanish Table. Part travelogue, part cookbook, this compelling culinary journey traces Hemingway’s travels through the provinces of Spain he visited and the foods he ate. Howie Southworth presents the allure ... Show More
41m 25s
Jan 2026
The History of Mac ’n Cheese, from Ancient Rome to Modern America
Today, macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, a staple of weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and Soul Food restaurants. Humble though the dish may seem, culinary historian Karima Moyer-Nocchi traces its history to Ancient Romans, Renaissance cardinals and popes and ... Show More
53m 7s
Dec 2025
Politics in the Grocery Aisle with Marion Nestle
Marion Nestle, America’s preeminent nutrition and food activist joins Linda to discuss her new book, What to Eat Now, a rewrite of her 2006 groundbreaking book, What to Eat. In those twenty years food in America has undergone a radical change. Ultra-processed foods dominate the s ... Show More
38m 33s
Feb 2024
127. Inventing Curry: The British Taste for India
From the beginning of the Raj, British tastes began to turn away from Indian cuisine towards a European palate. The colonial classes sneered at Indian food, instead seeing French food as the height of sophistication. Meanwhile, people in Britain – including Queen Victoria – sough ... Show More
42m 47s
Jan 2023
Revisiting 'How The Other Half Eats'
How do race and class affect the way we eat? What does it mean to "eat like a white person?" And if food inequality isn't about "food deserts," what is it really about? We're getting into all those questions and more with Priya Fielding-Singh, author of the book, How the Other Ha ... Show More
32m 16s