Recipes

This week Laura Gelfand explores the ancient origins of fruitcake, a family favorite treat for the holidays.

Jamie Sanders continues his conversation with Sarah Berry, digital archivist and creator of the blog "A Dollop of History" that explores food history with a focus on historic recipes. This week they discuss her some of her favorite recipes from her blog.

Tammy Proctor continues her conversation with Dr. Chelsea Reutcke, Gordon B. Hinckley Postdoctoral Fellow in British Studies in the Department of History at the University of Utah. Dr. Reutcke shares the legend of how Anne Boleyn managed to catch the eye, or tummy of King Henry VIII.

Tammy Proctor talks with Dr. Chelsea Reutcke, Gordon B. Hinckley Postdoctoral Fellow in British Studies in the Department of History at the University of Utah. They discuss early modern cooking and what sets it apart from how we cook today.

Host Laura Gelfand explores the fascinating history of a traditional dessert that people either love or loathe, pumpkin pie.

Jamie Sanders talks with Sarah Berry, digital archivist and creator of the blog "A Dollop of History" that explores food history with a focus on historic recipes.

This week host Jeannie Sur continues talking about the science of cooking focusing on a popular additive that was created in a lab. This additive is monosodium glutamate also known as MSG.

Host Jamie Sanders and Victoria Grieve, USU Associate Professor of History, explore the 1971 influential cookbook "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappe. A copy is held in USU's Merrill Cazier Library Special Collections and Archives.

Host Tammy Proctor continues her conversation with design historian, author, and artist Ella Hawkins about creating edible art inspired by historical textiles, objects, and costumes. This week they explore the art of icing.

Host Tammy Proctor talks with design historian, author, and artist Ella Hawkins about creating edible art inspired by historical textiles, objects, and costumes.