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From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking. In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants. It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs ("happy as a clam!"). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by people for thousands of years.

Clare Delish explores the wild transformation of festival food from soggy survival snacks to Michelin-worthy masterpieces. Discover the ancient origins, the moment chefs crashed the scene, and the plant-based, zero-waste future reshaping outdoor dining. History, culture, and culinary innovation collide in this deliciously fascinating series. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join host Clare Delish as she uncovers the surprising origins and evolution of festival food, from the dentist who invented cotton candy to today's craft cuisine destinations. Discover how state fairs, music festivals, and food events transformed greasy midway snacks into world-class culinary experiences that rival the headliners. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

An irreverent, surprising, and entirely entertaining look at the little-known history surrounding the foods we know and love Is Italian olive oil really Italian, or are we dipping our bread in lamp oil? Why are we masochistically drawn to foods that can hurt us, like hot peppers? Far from being...

Russia is famous for its vodka, and its culture of extreme intoxication. But just as vodka is central to the lives of many Russians, it is also central to understanding Russian history and politics. In Vodka Politics, Mark Lawrence Schrad argues that debilitating societal alcoholism is not hard-wired into Russians' genetic code, but rather their autocratic political system, which has long wielded vodka as a tool of statecraft. Through a series of historical investigations stretching from Ivan the Terrible through Vladimir Putin, Vodka Politics presents the secret history of the Russian state itself.

Unlock the best of Japan with Kyoto Travel Secrets. Each daily episode reveals hidden temples, secret Zen gardens, and authentic local food spots that tourists often miss. From Gion’s history to seasonal Arashiyama tips, we provide essential insider advice for a unique Kyoto adventure. Perfect for solo travelers and culture seekers looking for an authentic Japanese experience.

Long before the first pharmaceutical companies opened their doors in the 1850s, doctors treated people, not symptoms. And although we've become used to popping pills, Americans have finally had it with the dangerous side-effects, addiction and over-prescription - and they're looking for an alternative. Here's the good news: that alternative has been here all along in the form of ancient treatments that have been used for eons by cultures around the world.

Una serie dedicada a explorar el alma de las más emblemáticas destilerías de Escocia. Desde las nieblas de Islay hasta los valles de Speyside, cada episodio revela lo que hace único a un single malt: su origen, su carácter, su proceso, y el legado que encierra cada gota. Para quienes saben que el whisky no se bebe… se contempla.