Eat My Globe
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 225 ratingsIn Eat My Globe: Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Food, Simon Majumdar will talk about an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person or a nation and the fascinating story of how they became part of the world that we often take for granted.
Over the course of the show, he shall be examining some of the great tales of food history, the origins of some of your favorite dishes and drinks, and the people who helped to create them.
He will also share fantastic trivia that you can use to bore people with at parties.
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Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Multiple Guinness Record Holder, and Thai Cuisine Culinary Ambassador, Jet Tila
April 15, 2024 07:02 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing Chef Jet Tila, a passionate chef of all things Thai cuisine. They will be talking about the origins of Thai food in Thailand as well as the popularity of Thai food throughout the world, where it now ranks as one of the favorite meals of “Dine-In” or “Take Out” cuisines. Chef Jet – who is an Ambassador of Thai Food, a title given to him by the Royal Thai Consulate in Los Angeles – is the perfect person to talk ab...
Let Them Eat Cake: The History of Cake
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar,delvesinto the history of cake. It is a story that takes us back to the times of the Mesopotamians and the ancient Egyptians, where cakes have been used not just as food for the living but also for the afterlife; through the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans, where “Placenta” cakes abound; through the Middle Ages, the 18th century and the 19th century, when cakes went from being hefty to being whisked and light; and right through t...
Interview with World - Renowned Iron Chef and Best - Selling Cookbook Author , Alex Guarnaschelli
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a dynamic discussion with world-renowned Iron Chef, best-selling cookbook author, and our pal, Alex Guarnaschelli, about food television, culinary schools and culinary apprenticeships, her fantastic new book with her daughter, Ava, called “Cook It Up,” and iconic chefs in our generation. It is such a fun and informative chat, so you don’t want to miss it. So,make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @E...
Interview with Award-Winning Writer, Rossi Anastopoulo
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has an engaging chat with Rossi Anastopoulo, an award-winning writer and authorof the book “Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies.” They touch on how apple pie, haupia pie, chiffon pie, navy bean pie, and many more, not only represent tasty treats but how they also reveal fascinating stories about race, class and gender in American society throughout history. You don’t want to miss it. So,make sure to follow alon...
A Right Earful: The History of Corn
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar,looksinto the history of corn. From its origins in Mexico, and its spread throughout the Americas and the rest of the world, corn has played a role in trade, through migration of peoples–whether voluntary or involuntary–and through colonization. And particularly, corn, and the Native peoples knowledge in growing and preparing corn, played a role in the survival of the early colonists in what would become the United States of America...
Interview with James Beard Award - Winning Chef and Best - Selling Author, Rocco DiSpirito
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has an animated conversation with James Beard award-winning chef, best-selling authorand our pal, Rocco DiSpirito, about how Italian American cuisine became ubiquitous in the US. They also chat about their favorite Italian American dishes, as well as their favorite roast potatoes and other dishes. You don’t want to miss it. So,make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGl...
We Didn’t Start the Fire: The History of Fire and the Oven
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, delves into the history of when humans first started using fire for cooking, and how our ancestors progressed to cooking in ovens. From cooking using flames from naturally occurring phenomena, to other sources of heat, and frominventing primitive earth ovens, to closed ovens, to portable ovens, and to the modern ovens we use today, the history of cooking with fire and the invention of the oven is littered with so many innovative an...
Interview with Award - Winning Chef, Ippy Aiona
October 30, 2023 06:07 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a spirited chat with Philip “Ippy” Aiona, who is anaward-winning chef, the youngest finalist onthe hit show “Food Network Star,”and our friend.Simon and Ippy discuss Hawaiian history and, of course, Hawaiian cuisine as shaped by Native Hawaiians and subsequent groups that has since arrived in Hawaii. They also chat about the tragic fires that razed the island of Maui and how people can help those affected. You don’t want to m...
The History of Chicken: The Egg or the Hen
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the fascinating history of chicken, which arguably has increased humans’ meat consumption in recent memory. It is an animal that originated in Asia, has links to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and initially spread around the world through cockfighting. The evolution of the chicken –and its egg –from a highly prized ingredient in ancient timesto what we now find as something commonly found in our supermarketsis amazing. Tune in now b...
Interview with Historian and Award-Winning Author, Professor Ken Albala
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, chats with historian and award-winning author, Professor Ken Albala, about the brilliant and fascinating history of gelatin or jello. From its origins in prehistoric times, to its height of popularity in the medieval and Victorian periods, and to its widespread availability in the modern era, jello has taken various spots on the dining table that range from elaborate centerpieces, salads, and, of course, instant pudding. It is a ri...
Interview with Food Podcast Superstar & Food Anthropologist, Debra Freeman
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn 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’ re...
Interview with Journalist & Award - Winning Writer, Melissa Thompson
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn 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, thi...
Interview with Cool Historian & Filmmaker, Fred Hogge
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn 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 develop...
Interview with World Gourmand & Award Winning TV Host & Author, Andrew Zimmern
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIn 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...
Interview with Award Winning Cookbook Author & Activist, Mimi Aye
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn 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. So, make sure to follow along every week and ...
Eat My Globe Season 9: The Interviews
November 07, 2022 21:59 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBJoin 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. Don't forget to subscibe and write a review! Sharing is caring! Cheers!
Two Great Food Discoveries: Microwave Oven & Pasteurization
June 27, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn 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. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial Twitter: ...
Interview with Culinary Historian, Food Writer, & James Beard Award Winning Author, Michael W. Twitty
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn 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. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGl...
Rice, Rice Baby: The History of Rice
June 13, 2022 14:35 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn 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? Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOffici...
Interview with Host Extraordinaire, Adam Richman
June 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares a really fun conversation with one of the most knowledgeable and energetic people in the current culinary field, Adam Richman. As well as discussing his stellar career to date, they also chat about his love of sport, and his new endeavors. It’s a great conversation. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial Twitter: @SimonMaju...
The History of 2 Great Food Inventions: Sous Vide & Cast Iron
May 30, 2022 10:06 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the history of two of his favorite kitchen tools, the Sous Vide and Cast Iron. The former is a more recent invention, while the latter has been around for thousands of years, but his kitchen could not exist without both of them. Tune in to learn about their fascinating origins. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial Twitter: ...
Interview with Cocktail Historian, David Wondrich
May 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares a fascinating conversation with cocktail historian, David Wondrich, author of the remarkable new book, “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails.” As well as sharing his wealth of knowledge across the genre, David also gives us some history of his favorite “unknown” drinks from Asia. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOffici...
Kill Devil: The History of Rum
May 16, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the history of one of the world’s favorite alcoholic drinks, Rum. It is a drink that has its origins in Asia, was named by the British, and at one point, was the most popular drink in what became the United States of America. However, its history is often very dark, with links to piracy and slavery. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlo...
Interview with Legendary Chef Jacques Pepin
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar , shares an in - depth conversation with one of the truly great figures in culinary history, Chef Jacques Pé pin . A chef whose career has taken him from being a young man in France, being mentored by an acolyte of Escoffier to his current position as the grandfather to American cuisine. It is a remarkable life story, and provides one of our favorite interviews so far on the podcast! Make sure to follow along every week and follow u...
Forgotten Ingredients: Silphium and Odd Beasts and Birds
May 02, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at ingredients from history that have either become extinct or have moved from being regular staples in the kitchens of the world to now being forgotten or difficult to find. From silphium, to peacocks, to hippos, to ambergris, join us on our journey through history as we rediscover what our forebears ate. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: ...
Eat My Globe Season 8 is almost here!
April 27, 2022 17:56 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBGrab your headphones! Simon Majumdar's Eat My Globe Season 8 is dropping Monday May 2nd! Hear here to find out what's in store for you this season!
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: The History of Christmas Food
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of the food that has become so beloved of our Christmas season. If you want to know why we celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December, where mince pies or Christmas pudding originated, or the gargantuan meals of medieval royalty, then this is the episode for you. And, if you ever get into an argument about why turkeys bear that name, or if the first American colonists made Christmas illegal, listening to thi...
The History of Food Fraud: "There is Death in the Pot"
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, examines food fraud and food adulteration. Since the beginning of records, we see the constant battle between customers buying food and those who attempt to defraud them. The battle has continued right through history to the present day with the methods of fraud becoming ever more sophisticated. But, the aim is always the same: profit. Make sure totune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe...
Why Food Matters – Interview with Distinguished Yale Professor , Paul Freedman
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to one of our regular guests, the Chester D. Tripp Professor of History at Yale University, Paul Freedman, about his terrific new book,“Why Food Matters.” Along the way, they talk about food in feast and famine, its roles in ethnicity and cultural appropriation,its impact on gender, andits relationship to taste and the human need for conviviality. Paul is always a great person to interview, and this is one of our favorites so...
4 Amazing Men from Food TV History
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the fabulous life stories of four of the extraordinary men who helped create the world of food television we love so much today. Some names such as, James Beard, will be very familiar to you. But others, such as Britain’s irrepressible Keith Floyd may not. If you know them or not, find out some fascinating facts about them all on this very special episode. So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Websi...
4 Amazing Women in Food TV History
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks atthe fabulous life stories of four of the women who helped create thefood television we love so much today. You will, of course, know aboutone of our subjects, Julia Child. But what about her predecessor,Dione Lucas? Or, her U.K. equivalent, Fanny Craddock? Or, LenaRichard, the first African American chef on TV? Check out this greatepisode to find out about them all.So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: ...
Still Food in a Bowl: The History of Food in Art
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at the history of food in art from the earliest days of ritual paintings on cave walls, right up to the modern works of artistic greats such as Picasso and Van Gogh. It’s an amazing journey that shows just howintertwined food, its preparation and its presentation have been throughout human history. So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Website: www.EatMyGlobe.com/season-7/art Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast...
Interview with Renowned Actor & Food Enthusiast, Lou Diamond Phillips
November 08, 2021 08:01 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar chats to legendary star of film, stage and television, Mr. Lou Diamond Phillips, who as well as being one of the most in demand actors in the world, is also an obsessive fan of food and cooking. Simon “challenges” Lou to select five films that can earn a place in the coveted Eat My Globe culinary pantheon. It’s a conversation that will definitely make you hungry. So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Website:...
Limes, Carambola, Action!: The History of Food in Cinema
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at the history of food in cinemafrom the early days of the very first moving pictures, through the days of the silent megastars such as Charlie Chaplin, all the way to the modern movie obsession with “food films” such as “Like Water For Chocolate” and “Big Night.” Oh, and if you want to know why popcorn is so popular, in movie theaters, listen right to the end of the show. So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:...
Interview with Cookbook Author & Chef Extraordinaire: Marcus Samuelsson
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, challenges his Food Network colleague, and revered chef, Marcus Samuelsson, to select 5 people that should join the Eat My Globe Culinary Pantheon. The fascinating selection is made from Marcus’ journeys around the world and in search of the roots of African American food. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: https://www.EatMyGlobe.com/marcus-samuels...
The History of Military Rations
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, examines the ways that countries and rulers have filled the stomach of their armies over the ages. From the galley ships of Alexander the Great to the modern combat rations of the modern American forces. Without a regular supply of food, battles can and have been won and lost, and empires have risen and fallen. So, make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: ...
Interview with Cookbook Author and Baker Extraordinaire: Duff Goldman
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, challenges one of his Food Network pals and legendary baker, Duff Goldman, to name 5 people from baking history who deserved to be raised to the Eat My Globe Culinary pantheon. Inevitably, Duff being Duff and Simon being Simon, they head off on some fun tangents. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: www.EatMyGlobe.com/duff-goldman Twitter: @EatMyGlob...
Some Like it Hot: The History of Chili Peppers & Hot Sauce
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of hot sauce and their key component, chili. It is a journey that takes us around the world from the Americas, Europe, West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and back to the Americas. All as people search for something spicy to add to their diets. It’s an ingredient that tells us as much about cultural identity as taste. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
Interview with Renowned Historian & UCLA Department of History Chair, Dr. Carla Pestana, on the Columbian Exchange
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, discusses the notion formulated by Alfred. W. Crosby, that of “The Columbian Exchange,” with Dr. Carla Pestana, the Department Chair of the UCLA Department of History. This movement of goods, people, technology and disease between Europe and the colonized world helped create the world we live in today. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: EatMyGlobe.com/...
The History of 2 Great Food Inventions: Silverware & the Refrigerator
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 49 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of not one but two inventions that we very much take for granted today: Silverware and Refrigeration. It would be hard to imagine eating being the same without either of these inventions, but the arrival of both is relatively recent and both provide a fascinating history. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: EatMyGlobe.com/silverware-r...
Interview with Street Gourmet Expert and James Beard Award Winning Writer, Bill Esparza
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, challenges James Beard Award winning writer and creator of the Street Gourmet LA website to name 5 people to be elevated to the Eat My Globe Culinary Pantheon. It’s an eclectic mix gleaned from Bill’s impeccable knowledge of the cuisine of the Americas. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: EatMyGlobe.com/bill-esparza Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram...
The History of Brandy: “He Who Aspires to be a Hero Must Drink Brandy”
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at the history of one of his favorite spirits, Brandy. He will look at its origins involving the French and the Dutch, its production and growth in popularity around the world in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its recent “rediscovery” by a new audience looking for an alternative to Scotch and Bourbon. So,make sure to follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: EatMyGlobe.com/brandy...
Interview with Renowned Weight Loss Surgeon, Dr. Terry Simpson
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, discusses the history of diet and weight loss with renowned weight loss surgeon, Dr. Terry Simpson. They discuss some of the weirdest diets he has encountered in his research and the impact of the weight loss trend on gender and aesthetical trends. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/drterrysimpson Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Twitter: @EatMyGl...
The History of Dieting and Weight Loss: "Gluttony Destroys More Men than the Sword"
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of a genuinely controversial subject - that of weight loss and dieting. It is a subject that has concerned humans for centuries, both for aesthetic and medical reasons. It is a subject that has revealed gender differences and provided some of the oddest medical claims of all. So,make sure to follow and support us on: Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/diet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe ...
Peace with its Leaves and Joy with its Golden Oil”: The History of Olives & Olive Oil
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, examines the remarkable history of an ingredient that is now a staple in almost every household. Olive oil has long been revered, but often as a fuel and for religious purposes as much as for food. This is a fun episode that will show where olives and olive oil first originated and how olive oil has become part of our everyday life. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlo...
Season 6 Coming Soon!
April 17, 2021 19:04 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBSeason 6 is coming soon! Hear here on April 26th, 2021! Listen up as Creator and Host Simon Majumdar tells you what's on for the next batch of episodes!
4 Women in Food History to Remember
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, turns his attention to four women who may not be the most widely remembered, but whose contribution to food history is incalculable. From a woman without whom we might not have gin, to the author of the first known cookbook by an African American woman. So if you want to know about the origins of distillation, why the author of one of the biggest selling cookbooks of all time died almost penniless, how a recently-discovered cookboo...
Spicy: The History of Spices and the Spice Trade
December 07, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, turns his attention to the routes between the East and the West that brought spices and other "exotic" ingredients to medieval tables, as he discovers the history of the Spice Roads and the key spices that travelled along them. So if you want to know how spices were first used in the ancient world, why pepper was known as “black gold,” and why wars were fought over nutmeg, come and join us on the next episode of Eat My Globe. Joi...
Interview with Legendary Bartender, Sother Teague
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, interviews Sother Teague, legendary mixologist and author of the terrific book, “I’m Just Here for the Drinks.” Along the way, Simon challenges Sother to name five people from bar history who may have contributed to food history in a way we might not have thought of. It’s a wide-ranging discussion and there are some fun arguments. So don’t miss the next episode of Eat My Globe. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us...
The Q&A Episode
November 23, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBHave you ever wondered how an episode of Eat My Globe is put together? Or, do you have questions about our host, Simon or his passion for food history? Or, do you have a question about where a particular food or cooking style originated? Then this is the episode for you. Simon responds to questions that have been put to him by our many listeners on social media. So listen in to find out more about what makes Simon and the Eat My Globe team tick. And if you want to be a part of the team - c...