Episodes
Time Period/Region
- 16th Century 19
- 17th Century 18
- 18th Century 21
- 19th Century 71
- 20th Century 84
- Ancient 43
- Australia 1
- Austria 4
- Brazil 1
- British Isles 79
- Canada 1
- Caribbean 1
- China 1
- Civil War 4
- Eastern Europe 5
- France 27
- Germany 6
- Great Depression 2
- Greece 6
- Hawaii 1
- Huns 1
- Iceland 1
- Italy 13
- Japan 7
- Jewish 2
- Korea 1
- Medieval 41
- Mexico 5
- Mongol Empire 3
- Mughal Empire 2
- New Zealand 1
- North Africa & the Near East 18
- North America 2
- Panama 1
- Renaissance 2
- Rome 29
- Russia 4
- Spain 3
- Sweden 1
- Thailand 1
- The Netherlands 1
- The Philippines 2
- Titanic 9
- United States of America 81
- Viking 4
- WWI 4
- WWII 17
Ancient Egyptian Tiger Nut Cake
The role of a vizier in ancient Egypt and a recipe for a tiger nut cake for the god Amun, as depicted in hieroglyphs on an ancient Egyptian tomb
Fannie Farmer & the Modern Recipe
Fannie Farmer and her contributions to 20th century recipe writing and a recipe from her book for a perfect angel food cake
The Sweet History of Lemonade
The history of lemonade and a 17th recipe that uses lemons and oranges
Escoffier's Kitchen Revolution
The life of that Emperor of Chefs, Auguste Escoffier, and one of his recipes for an absolutely wonderful peach and ice cream dessert
The Cookbook of Nostradamus: Prophecies in the Kitchen
The cosmetics and food recipes of Nostradamus and his extra-fancy version of cherry jelly
Drinking History: The Man in the Green Hat
George Cassidy, the man in the green hat who provided liquor to the House and the Senate during Prohibition, and a cocktail possibly named for the Green Room at the White House
Egypt's 28 Ingredient Hummus
A 14th century Egyptian cookbook, medieval Egyptian banquets, and a recipe for hummus with 28 ingredients
Pirate Guacamole & Bumbo
The history of avocados from wooly mammoths to 20th century marketing campaigns and a pirate’s recipe for guacamole and a rum drink
History's Most Expensive Spice: Saffron
A brief history of saffron in medieval Europe and a recipe for a risotto-like dish
Japan's Edo Era Noodles (1643)
A brief history of noodles in Japan, a Japanese myth, and a recipe for noodles from the oldest surviving Japanese cookbook
The Talking Cows of Ancient Rome
The talking cows of ancient Rome and the various roles cattle played in Roman culture, and a recipe for proto-burger patties
A History of Ice Cream | A Recipe from 1789
The history of iced foods and ice cream, and an 18th century recipe for parmesan ice cream
Coca de Sant Joan & the Fires of Saint John's Eve
The history of Saint John’s Eve in Cataloña and a recipe for an iconic festive food
Fried Chicken Face-Off: 1911 vs 2021
The life and culinary career of Chef Rufus Estes, the author of the first cookbook written by an African American chef, and a comparison of his fried chicken and special guest Chef Kiki’s modern fried chicken
Toad in the Hole & the Cows of Scotland
Cows, cattle raiding, elves, and fairies in Scotland, and a recipe for toad-in-the-hole made with beef
Adobo: Filipino or Spanish?
The influence that Spanish and Filipino cuisine have had on each other, and a 16th century Spanish recipe for adobo
Ancient Greek Olives - Gifts from A Goddess
Olives and olive trees in the ancient world and a recipe for a tapenade-like chopped olive dish
500 Year-Old Pizza VS Today
The history of pizza and a 16th century recipe that is nothing like what we think of pizza today
Korean Flower Pancakes - 17th Century Eumsikdimibang
The incredible life and recipes of Jang Gyehyang and a recipe for her hwajeon, or flower pancakes
An English Manor for a Bowl of Stew?
The history of and recipe for this coronation stew, and the jocular custom of gifting manors for odd jobs