Best Linda Pelaccio Podcasts (2024)

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Gastronomic Journey of Peru 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

Peruvian gastronomy is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, consisting of an extensive variety of distinctive dishes characteristic of each city in the country, stemming from the bio diversity of their agriculture. Robert Bradley, author of Eating Peru, talks about the history of the cuisine. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported…

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Jewish Food Society: Preserving the Jewish Culinary Heritage from Around the World 37:30

4M ago37:30

37:30

From growing up in a Kibbutz, to a life in New York City where her work sits at the intersection of food, culture, community building, and art, landing her in a profile article in Vogue, Naama Shefi is a leader in promoting the foods of Israel and archiving the recipes of Jewish communities around the world. On this episode, we speak with Naama abo…

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Endangered Foods 35:55

8M ago35:55

35:55

Drawing on Slow Food's Ark of Taste, a list of endangered foods throughout the world, culinary historian Sarah Lohman decided to look closer at the American local culinary traditions and rare, cherished foods that are in peril of becoming lost. She shares the stories of her travels and the people who work with these foods in her new book, Endangere…

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Ways of Eating 40:24

9M ago40:24

40:24

Based on years of observation, ethnographic fieldwork, and countless shared meals, mother and son Merry White and Ben Wurgaft explore how our foods reach our plates and how every bite is part of a complex web of social meaning and value. From the Venetian spice trade to the Columbian Exchange, from Roman garum to Vietnamese nớc chấm, from the origi…

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The Controversial History of Fasting 39:07

9M ago39:07

39:07

Fasting from food is a controversial, dangerous, and yet utterly normal human practice. Christine Baumgarthuber discusses our fascination with restrictive eating in cultural history from her new book, Why Fast? If fasting offers few health benefits, why do people fast? Why have we always fasted? Does fasting speak to something deep and immutable wi…

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The Magic Eight: The Plants Native American Peoples Shared with the World 41:43

10M ago41:43

41:43

Lois Ellen Frank, Native foods historian, culinary anthropologist, and James Beard award winning cookbook author, joins Linda to talk about Native American foodways. She describes her teachings to Native American communities on how to "re-indigenize" their diets through the use of more plant based foods for a healthier lifestyle. Learning the ances…

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National Dish 46:34

1y ago46:34

46:34

What makes a national dish, and who decides? Food writer Anya Von Bremzen dives into the questions as she journeys to the heart of six of the world's most storied food traditions in search of how cuisine became connected to place and identity. It's all from her new book, "National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History and the Meaning of…

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America's Burgers with George Motz 43:49

1y ago43:49

43:49

Burger Scholar George Motz has spent decades researching, writing about, cooking, and eating America's favorite food: Hamburgers. His documentary film, Hamburger America, was recognized by the US National Archives as an integral part of American food history. On this episode, he shares the history of the burger and its variations across the country…

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Peanuts: Preserving History 46:45

1y ago46:45

46:45

Peanuts have a long history tied to indigenous South American people, early traders,and slavery. It was African slaves who brought the peanut to Virginia and planted and harvested the first crop. Some of those early harvesting techniques are now being preserved by a 4th generation peanut farmer and a 3rd generation peanut company. We learn how on t…

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Chefwise 39:42

1y ago39:42

39:42

Restaurants come and go, but chefs move on because it’s their career, their art, and, hopefully, their passion. But what are the secrets that lead to success? Tools of the trade—the craft-- are often not taught in classroom along with the important techniques and fundamentals. Aspiring young cooks can learn so much more by working with and listenin…

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The Myth of Milk as Superfood 49:46

1+ y ago49:46

49:46

Cow’s milk in fluid drinking form was not introduced in America until the 17th century, and quickly gained popularity. Before long it was promoted as a science-backed dietary necessity even though a large portion of the population was lactose intolerant and could not digest it. Despite this, culinary historian and author Anne Mendelson chronicles t…

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Iconic New York Jewish Foods 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Many of the foods brought by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe to New York have become some of the most iconic foods associated with New York City. Their popularity spread across the country and are often referred to as New York food. Author June Hersh joins Linda to discuss the history of many of these specialties which she has written about i…

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Food of the Italian Islands 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

Italy is a land of ancient cultures, the fibers of which are woven through its everyday modern culture. Nowhere is this more noticeable than on the many islands which dot the Mediterranean waters of its coastline. These islands were battlegrounds and places of refuge of ancient peoples for millennia. Today what is most evident from those ancient cu…

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The Philosophy of Curry 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

Curry is a word imbued with many meanings and mixed emotions. From the time of colonialism, it was long used to describe Indian food in general, a term that often had derogatory connotations to those of Indian descent. Today, fortunately, we recognize the regionality and diversity of the cuisine of India. And yet, largely through slavery, the enigm…

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Unraveling The Food of Taiwan with Cathy Erway 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

44:02

Taiwanese food is closely associated with Fujian and Japanese cuisine. There is a lot of braising, pickling, steaming, deep-frying, and noodles. Linda talks with Taiwanese-American food blogger, cookbook author, and podcaster Cathy Erway, to learn about the origins, influences, and nuances of the food of Taiwan. Photo courtesy of Pete Lee. Heritage…

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The History and Revival of Gelatin 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

43:24

There was a time, beginning about 500 years ago, when aspic/gelatin represented the finest, most elite, five-star dining experience. Jello dishes—savory and sweet-- appeared in abundance in the following decades. However, as historian and author Ken Albala clearly points out, “Jello is among the best examples of a food that goes in and out of fashi…

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The Miracle of Salt 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

51:49

Naomi Duguid has written fabulous books that are not only history and gastronomic adventures, but travelogues as well. In her newest work, she focuses on one ingredient--salt--and the essential role it has served for millennia in preserving, fermenting, and transforming food. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network.…

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Talking Turkey: History of the Turkey Talk Line 47:57

1+ y ago47:57

47:57

On Thanksgiving, more than 46 million turkeys will be the centerpiece of American holiday tables. And, as usual, home cooks across the country will have questions and concerns about how to best prepare the big bird. For 41 years the Butterball team of experts has been fielding more than 100,000 calls during the holiday season on the Turkey Talk-Lin…

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Marion Nestle: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

53:32

Marion Nestle is one of the original food activists in America. For nearly half a century, as she tells it in her recently published memoir Slow Cooked, she has been teaching and writing about the effects of politics on what we eat and, therefore, on our health. She has been called a courageous champion of healthy food, social justice, and scientif…

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The Cookie Bible 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

47:53

Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum made history when she pioneered the reverse creaming technique for baking cakes. She wrote about it in her award-winning book, "The Cake Bible," 34 years ago. Now, twelve books later, she has just published "The Cookie Bible." On this episode, Rose shares her life of baking and love of cookies. Heritage Radio Net…

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History and Art of Dim Sum 43:03

2y ago43:03

43:03

When the Michelin starred chef Andrew Wong was on a working tour of China, it ignited a burning curiosity in not just exploring the vast cultural and regional differences that have come to define the gastronomic identity of China, but also opened his eyes to the beauty of China’s 3000-year history first-hand. It inspired newfound respect for the lo…

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The Cuban Sandwich: History in Layers 42:01

2y ago42:01

42:01

According to the authors of a new book on the history of the Cuban Sandwich, "Hiding beween the thin slices of its fillings are invisible layers of meaning, the spirit of a people, and the story of a nation--the life and times of the Cuban Sandwich." They share the tales and delicious variations of how the Cubano became a symbol for a displaced peo…

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The Genealogy of Chicago's 'Italian Beef' 50:37

2y ago50:37

50:37

Every city has its own iconic food, particularly a sandwich. And in Chicago, it's the 'Italian Beef,' made even more well-known by the recent TV series "The Bear." Historian Anthony Buccini shares the facts of why it's Italian. We learn how the sandwich went from being served at festive occasions to being a staple take-out from a sandwich stand, al…

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County and State Fairs: An American Tradition 41:00

2y ago41:00

41:00

Last year, Capri Cafaro, host of HRN’s Eat Your Heartland Out, recorded a show about the summer State and County Fairs. I thought it would be a terrific way to get to know her podcast, and what could be more perfect in August than to replay this episode? There is nothing quite as American as the county or state fair. Capri welcomes Marla Calico, Pr…

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Juneteenth: History and Food of the Celebration 53:27

2y ago53:27

53:27

President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act making it an official holiday 154 years after it was first celebrated in Texas in 1866. And that was two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Black people throughout America now embrace the official Juneteenth celebration on June 19th. One of HRN's OG p…

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A Taste of the Past

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Gastronomic Journey of Peru 48:45

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Jewish Food Society: Preserving the Jewish Culinary Heritage from Around the World 37:30

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Endangered Foods 35:55

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Ways of Eating 40:24

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The Controversial History of Fasting 39:07

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The Magic Eight: The Plants Native American Peoples Shared with the World 41:43

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National Dish 46:34

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America's Burgers with George Motz 43:49

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Peanuts: Preserving History 46:45

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Chefwise 39:42

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The Myth of Milk as Superfood 49:46

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Iconic New York Jewish Foods 46:46

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Food of the Italian Islands 46:00

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The Philosophy of Curry 44:26

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Unraveling The Food of Taiwan with Cathy Erway 44:02

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The History and Revival of Gelatin 43:24

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The Miracle of Salt 51:49

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Talking Turkey: History of the Turkey Talk Line 47:57

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Marion Nestle: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics 53:32

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The Cookie Bible 47:53

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History and Art of Dim Sum 43:03

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The Cuban Sandwich: History in Layers 42:01

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The Genealogy of Chicago's 'Italian Beef' 50:37

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County and State Fairs: An American Tradition 41:00

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Juneteenth: History and Food of the Celebration 53:27

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