The History of Food

With our hot temperatures during the summer months host Laura Gelfand explores the origins of an ancient cold soup that has a humble beginning.

Alvaro Ibarra, assistant professor of Art History at USU talks with Laura Gelfand about one of his favorite comfort foods; Menudo, a spicy Mexican soup made with hominy, beef tripe, and pig foot.

Host Jamie Sanders explores what is known as the epitome of comfort food in the United States, macaroni and cheese.

Host Evelyn Funda shares the history of sauerkraut and why it is one of her comfort foods.

Host Tammy Proctor continues their series on comfort food exploring Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook that asks "what does it mean to have a comfort food?"

This week host Sarah Berry welcomes Paul Daybell, the book arts and rare books curator at USU Libraries. They explore historic cookbooks and share some of the recipes they have sampled.

Host Evelyn Funda quizzes Eating the Past's Laura Gelfand and Jamie Sanders on their knowledge of birthday celebrations and food from around the globe.

This week Eating the Past hosts continue their theme of birthday cakes, from the industrial revolution to the convenience and affordability of a cake in a box.

What better way to mark this milestone than with a food that highlights how we celebrate the passage of time. This week begins this three part series about the history of birthday cakes.

Host Laura Gelfand talks with author Mariaelena Huambachano on her book "Recovering Our Ancestral Foodways: Indigenous Traditions as a Recipe for Living Well."