The History of Food

This week Tammy Proctor continues this season's deep dive into the category of comfort foods. She'll share one of those comforting mid-summer dishes from her childhood.

This week Laura Gelfand talks with Joyce Kinkead, USU Emeritus Distinguished Professor of English. They explore Fred Harvey hotels and restaurants and the influence that these pioneering spots had on American food.

Did you know that drinking lemonade was once a political and moral statement? This week host Sarah Berry explores the history of lemonade in the U.S. and it's connection to the 19th century temperance movement.

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.