Join me as we uncover the fascinating history of chocolate, from its ancient Mesoamerican origins as a sacred beverage to its transformation into the beloved treat we know today.

We go through the centuries, revealing the cultural significance of chocolate in different civilizations.

From the Spanish conquistadors' introduction of chocolate to Europe to the rise of iconic chocolate brands, we leave no delicious detail unexplored. We also a world without chocolates…

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Resources

History of chocolate.   Oliver Ramsey

Chocolate -  A cultural encyclopaedia . Ross F Collins

https://www.ranker.com/list/chocolate-related-crimes/jacob-shelton

https://vivani.de/en/strange-chocolate-records/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/history-of-chocolate

https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/2019/03/15/cadbury-slavery-scandal/

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Those folks from the olden times were craaazy. From animated pies where animal and people burst out of pies, to historical figures synonymous with pies, we take you on  a delicious journey back in time to explore the fascinating history of pies. 

Listen to the episode to discover two things that woudn’t exist without pies. (One of them a became symbol of humor)

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Resources

WhatscookingAmerica

Jeffery Hudson

Brief history of pie

Pie. A Global History  Janet Clarkson

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Here is a silly exploration into the history of coffee? Was the first cup of coffee accidentally made by some sceptical monks? Do we have goats that were high on caffeine to thank for discovery of the coffee bean? Where did coffee originate from?

We start with the discovery of coffee in the ancient lands of Ethiopia, slide over to the The Rise of Coffee in the Arab World and before heading to Europe to spread all that caffeinated high.

Let’s not forget cafe culture ranging from quirky baristas to pretentious coffee enthusiasts and all the complexities that beloved brew has unleashed on us all.

Resources

Food timeline

History of coffee

Babbel Magazine

Roast & Post

NCAUSA

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