Ep. 7: Flannel Shirts and Maple Belts

Fashionably Ate

This month we’re taking a seasonal approach and focusing on all things maple. And, of course, what apparel comes to mind when the opportunity to visit a sugar shack arises? Flannel! We’re looking at the history of the fabric and why it’s so darn useful this time of year. We’re also taking advantage of Steph’s move across the country to experiment with a few different recipes, including microwave maple pie! (#marchmaplemadness) Instead of our usual "what we're obsessed with in history" segment, we're jumping on NPR's #trypod train and recommending hashtags for you to share with your friends and spread the word about podcasts. Torey is recommending Spilled Milk, the comedy food podcast that got her into podcasts, and Steph is recommending Singing Bones, a podcast about the secret history of fairy tales. If you have not already subscribed to us on iTunes or Google Play, now is the time! And if you would be so kind as to leave us a star rating or review, we'd love the feedback. Fashionably Ate is on Instagram and Facebook @fashionablyateshow, and photos from this and every episode can be found on our Pinterest page. Check our facts: MAPLE Ontario Maple Syrup Producer’s Association Vanier Museoparc White Fathers Historica Canada – “Syrup” Heritage Minute Royal Ontario Museum Acadian Maple Products National Geographic – “Global warming pushes maple trees, syrup to the brink” (2015) CTV – “Maple syrup producers blame climate change for production drop” (2017) CBC – “2 charged in 18m maple syrup heist” National Post – “The Great Maple Syrup Heist trial opens in largest theft ever investigated by Quebec police” Connie’s Fruit Pie in the Microwave Converting recipes for the microwave: https://www.hunker.com/12002952/how-to-convert-regular-oven-cooking-time-to-microwave-cooking-time http://www.grpbenefits.net/New/conventionalconversion.htm Bigleaf syrup: Gary Backlund Globe and Mail – BC bigleaf maple syrup finding its niche FLANNEL Globe and Mail – True North Strong and Plaid (reprinted in Canadiana Connection) Gear Patrol – The History of Canada Upper Canada Village – Asselstine’s Woolen Factory