Food

Host Tammy Proctor continues her discussion with Sarah Neville, author of "Early Modern Herbals and the Book Trade." This week they focus on specific literary reference to John Milton's "Paradise Lost" poem and the question of the forbidden fruit.

We recently revisited our conversation with Michael Pollan from May of 2013. Michael Pollan is author of several bestselling books such as "The Omnivore’s Dilemma."

Eating the Past kicks off a new season introducing new hosts: Evelyn Funda, professor emerita of English at USU and Sarah Berry, USU digital archivist, University Libraries.

Host Tammy Proctor talks about the history of medieval cooking in Europe and how medieval dishes are translated for modern cooks.

Teresa Hunsaker, USU Extension professor emeritus, joins us to share some fall recipes and tells us how she puts her own special twist on some more classic recipes using special fall flavors.

Jose Brandao, assistant professor of food sciences at Utah State University, said the United States has "strong" food-safety policy but lacks proper implementation.

Experts say you spend $1,300 a year on food you throw away. Utah State University’s new Food Rescue Workgroup is trying to keep that food out of landfills.

As food prices have climbed, it might seem like just another barrier to eating healthy. But there are strategies for stretching money at the grocery store.

For Matt Whitaker, the administrator for the Cache Community Food Pantry, a quickly growing valley means more and more people stopping by in need of assistance.

On this episode of Eating the Past, host Tammy Proctor celebrates Elvis Presley's 88th birthday with a discussion on the great melting pot of food traditions in Memphis, Tennessee.