Bites of History with Irene Walton

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The History of Typhoid Mary! Feb 21, 2023

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Typhoid Mary was a medical marvel at the time. Carrying a deadly disease and not knowing it lead to the death of many as well as the livelihoods of even more being altered forever. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about the unknowingly noxious cook on this week's episode!!

🍑🦠 Leave me a 5-peach review! 🍑🦠

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Aphrodisiacs! Feb 07, 2023

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Learn about the history and efficacy of the most popular aphrodisiacs - are they real? Do they work? Find out on this week's episode!!

🦪 Leave me a 5-oyster review! 🦪

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Dunkin' Donuts! Jan 31, 2023

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This week we learn all about the history of Dunkin' Donuts!! A Jewish immigrant takes matters into his own hands when the Depression hits and through business partner betrayals, donut wars, and franchise disasters we still get some delicious little treats!! 🍩

🍩 Leave me a 5-donut review! 🍩

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Forks, Name-Brand vs. Generic & More! Jan 24, 2023

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Have you heard that Mountain Dew can lower sperm count, or that forks used to be associated with the Devil, maybe how the Guinness Brewery has a 9,000 year lease?! Well, this week I answer all of the questions you never knew you had about any of those things.

🍴 Leave me a 5-fork review! 🍴

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Valentine's Day (& Valentine's Chocolates) Jan 17, 2023

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Valentine's Day has an absolutely insane history and, like, 5 different origins with, like, 3 different St. Valentine's Let's dive in and explore!! I also tell you all about 'Vinegar Valentines' which you will not want to miss 💝

💝Leave me a 5 heart review!! 💝

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Popcorn! Jan 10, 2023

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Popcorn has been a part of our lives for so much longer than we know and has helped people in more ways than we could ever imagine! Tune in to find out how popcorn helped pull some of us out of economic strife, made its way into our homes, and changed our lives forever!!

🍿 Leave me a 5 star review telling me YOUR favorite healthy snack! 🍿

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The History of Diets! Jan 03, 2023

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With the beginning of the year comes resolutions! They're on all of our minds, but where did the most ubiquitous resolution come from? Let's dive in to the history of dieting, diet culture, and what they ACTUALLY do to us. 🍎

🍎 Leave me a 5 star review telling me YOUR favorite healthy snack! 🍎

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

Champagne, Cava, Prosecco - Literally, What's the Difference? Dec 27, 2022

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As we enter arguably the biggest champagne season of the year I figured it was time we dive into the ins and outs of sparkling wine! Where is it from, what makes it special, and can you please pour me another glass? 🥂🍾

Leave me a comment telling me your favorite way to celebrate the New Year!! 🥂🍾

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

Disneyland's Club 33; Secrets, Mysteries & Conspiracies! (Part 3) Dec 20, 2022

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This week we dive into the secret world of Disneyland's exclusive and elusive Club 33! So many questions answered, but so many remain! Like, when is someone going to invite me to dinner there? 3️⃣3️⃣

Leave me a comment telling me what you would name your Club 33 Entree - I'm gonna stick with Goofy's Garlic Chicken 3️⃣3️⃣

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

The Story of Dole Whips, Turkey Legs, and other Disneyland Secrets! (Part 2) Dec 13, 2022

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Diving a little more into some fun Disney food history today! We learn about why Dole Whips were invented, and if they're fake when you see them outside of Disney parks. We find out why turkey legs got so popular, and what exactly it is that Disney is doing when they're pumping those sumptuous scents into their streets!

🍗🍍 Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite amusement park food is!! 🍗🍍

☕️ Help support the podcast by subscribing to my Patreon tier! It's only $2!! https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

⭐️ Leave a five-star review and a comment letting me know what you might like to hear in the future!

🍽 Check out my cooking show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PInPX4DGnA&t=28s&ab_channel=IreneWalton

🧑🏻‍🍳 Sign up for my Cooking Masterclass and other Livestreams: https://www.patreon.com/irenewalton

📸 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homemadebyirene/?hl=en

🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en

🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en

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