Eat My Globe

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Interview with Historian and Award-Winning Author, Professor Ken Albala Jan 09, 2023

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Interview with Food Podcast Superstar & Food Anthropologist, Debra Freeman Jan 02, 2023

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with food podcast superstar and food anthropologist, Debra Freeman, host of the popular podcast, Setting the Table, about five African Americans who left an indelible mark on American food history. From early pit masters, to a presidential chef, to a cookbook author, to a restaurateur, and to a ground breaking TV chef, Simon and Debra have a lively conversation about how these incredible people positively changed Americans' relationship with food. So, tune in now.

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Interview with Journalist & Award - Winning Writer, Melissa Thompson Dec 26, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with journalist and award-winning writer, Melissa Thompson, about the delectable cuisine of Jamaica as well as the impact various groups – from the Taino, the Africans, the Chinese, the Indians, the Spanish and more – and historical events – from slavery to colonialism – have had on Jamaica's wide-ranging cuisine. From Bammy to Escovitch Fried Fish to Patties to Jerk Pork and Chicken and so many more mouth-watering dishes, this conversation will leave you hungry for more.

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Interview with Cool Historian & Filmmaker, Fred Hogge Dec 12, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a chill conversation with cool historian and filmmaker, Fred Hogge, about the history of ice from the prehistoric era through the early days of civilization and through the modern era.

Along the way, they talk about how humans harvested, transported and stored ice through the ages; how well-known historical figures – like Saladin, the Medicis and George Washington, amongst others – used ice; and how ice cream and gelato developed. And, that's just the tip of the iceberg. So, tune in now.

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Interview with World Gourmand & Award Winning TV Host & Author, Andrew Zimmern Nov 28, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a lively discussion with award-winning TV Host and Author, Andrew Zimmern, about Andrew's five favourite restaurants that have a place in history. It's a conversation that will take them to places where Ernest Hemingway frequented, where parents bought dry-aged salamis to send to their kids fighting overseas during World War II, where the chef steamed chicken in pig's bladder, and so much more. It's a conversation that will leave you drooling while learning about these historical restaurants. You don't want to miss it.

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Interview with Award Winning Cookbook Author & Activist, Mimi Aye Nov 14, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with award-winning cookbook author and activist, Mimi Aye, about the delicious and varied cuisine from Myanmar/Burma as well as the use of food as an act of political protest. It is an engaging conversation that highlights how food not only nourishes the body but also expands the ways people can communicate their dissatisfaction with the government. You don't want to miss it.

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Eat My Globe Season 9: The Interviews Nov 07, 2022

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Join Simon Majumdar for Season 9 of his Eat My Globe Food History Podcast as he takes us on another fascinating season down the rabbit hole of food history and how it impacts your everyday life. This time by talking to renown historians and authors about everything from refrigeration to food protests around the world.

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Two Great Food Discoveries: Microwave Oven & Pasteurization Jun 27, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the stories of two of the most important discoveries in food history – that of microwaves and of pasteurization.

Both changed the way we eat and the safety of the ingredients that we buy. And, both have really fascinating histories that go back further than you might think.

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Interview with Culinary Historian, Food Writer, & James Beard Award Winning Author, Michael W. Twitty Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, enjoys one of the most fascinating conversations he has ever had with a culinary figure.

Michael W. Twitty's knowledge of the food world and its history is astonishing, and his way of sharing is inclusive and fun. Here, they talk more about the history of rice, but about so many other things as well. You don't want to miss it.

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Rice, Rice Baby: The History of Rice Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the often very dark history of one of the world's most famous staples, rice.

With origins in both Africa and Asia, more than 3.5 billion people in the world eat rice every day. But, how many know that it was one of the drivers of slavery in what would become the United States of America?

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