Eat My Globe
Eat My Globe is a food history podcast hosted by Simon Majumdar. Each episode explores the fascinating stories behind an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person, or a nation, revealing how they became part of the world we often take for granted. Majumdar examines the origins of favorite foods and drinks and the people who helped create them, while sharing trivia perfect for impressing friends at parties.
Episodes
It's Party Time: The History of Festivals, Banquets, and Feasts
On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of banquets, festivals, and feasts from its early beginnings in the era of the ancient Mesopotamians all the wayto the present-day celebrations of the Fourth of July in the United States. He will also discuss various traditions from the ancient Romans' rather louche festivals, to the ancient Mayans'
Interview with Legendary Chef, Emeril Lagasse
On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing the one and only, Emeril Lagasse. As you can imagine, Emeril is a man who can tell wonderful stories about his life. He will talk about his time as a student studying for a very different career, his time cooking in France, his time as the Executive Chef at one of the greatest restaurants in New Orleans history, Emer
The Origins of Food Delivery
On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of food delivery. He will explore its nascent origins in ancient Roman times; its presence in China as early as the 12th century, and in Korea, Japan and England as early as the 17th century; arguably the most famous pizza delivery in the 19th century; the creation of probably the most extensive and accurat
Interview with Author, Writer, and Cookie Baker Extraordinaire, Marissa Rothkopf Bates
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar talks to author of "The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies," food writer, and cookie expert, Marissa Rothkopf Bates. They discuss the origins of cookies, the difference between biscuits and cookies, the cookie recipe in the first known American cookbook, the role of sugar, and much more. It is a fun but also informative discussion. So, m
The History of Cottage Pie & Shepherd's Pie
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, investigates the origins of two of his favorite savory pies: Cottage Pie and Sheperd's Pie. Their histories are intertwined. Simon discusses how these delicious dishes got their names, and how the ingredients differ. Along the way, Simon discusses other interesting stories including a food blogger during the Enlightenment period, the rise
Interview with Author, Publisher & Founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to author, publisher, and founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball. They discuss Christopher's reason for publishing a cooking magazine like Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Magazine, how he started the acclaimed TV Shows "America's Test Kitchen" and "Milk Street," and relearning how to cook as he travels around the wor
Green Gold: The History of the Avocado
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, explores the history of the avocado from its rather unusual name in Nahuatl to how the Hass avocado became the most popular in the world. He will also look at how avocadoes were used for trade and how an Australian chef took (or may have taken) a wonderful brunch dish around the world. He will also discuss the odd names the avocado may h
Interview with Food Network Star, Justin Warner
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to chef, restaurateur, and one of his great friends from the Food Network, Justin Warner. This episode is like listening in to the conversations they have while having supper after filming the food show, "Tournament of Champions." Justin will talk about his chef background, his time on food television, his current restaurants, and t
Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author, Michael Ruhlman
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to NY Times Bestselling author, Michael Ruhlman. He has written numerous cookbooks including his own as well as those he has co-authored with The French Laundry and Per Se chef, Thomas Keller, and Le Bernardin chef, Eric Ripert. Simon and Michael discuss Michael's writing process, the world of ghost-writing books, the cooking techniq
The Wurst is yet to come: The History of the Sausage
In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will explore the history of the sausage. He will discuss the origins of the sausage where it was used to keep offal and blood in a casing of entrails to keep them from spoiling. He will also look at other countries' current love of the sausage from Germany to China to Taiwan to Argentina and more. He will also look at what role sausages pla
Interview with Award-Winning Author, Shahnaz Ahsan
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be speaking with award-winning author, Shahnaz Ahsan, about her wonderful new book, "The Jackfruit Chronicles," which talks about Bangladeshi cooking. They will discuss similarities and differences between Bengali and Bangladeshi cooking from other types of Indian cooking, and the universal passion of learning to cook from one's grand
Taking the Biscuit: The History of British Biscuits
In a battle for the biscuit, Eat My Globe host, Simon Majumdar, takes on the origins of biscuits from ancient Romans, to "Ship Biscuits," which helped British ships to conquer the world, to the arrival of sugar and chocolate in mass distribution, to Britain's passion for biscuits with a cup of "Rosie Lee" tea. This is one of Simon's favorite topics, particularly when there is a Custard Cream biscu
Interview with James Beard Award Winner, Noah Rothbaum
In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be chatting with James Beard Award winner, Noah Rothbaum, the author of "The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World's Greatest Spirit." It's a book that will give both amateurs, professional mixologists, and whiskey collectors all the information they need to know about one of world's greatest drinks. They will discuss answers to
Pop Quiz: The History of Soda Drinks
In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, explores the history of soda. It is the fizzy pop that is so popular around the world today. He will look at the ancient beginnings of soda, its development throughout the 18th and 19th century, the advent of soda fountains, its role during World War II, surprising soda ingredients, and present-day sodas. So make sure to follow along every
Interview with Award Winning Chef and Author, Eric Ripert
In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing the legendary chef, Eric Ripert. Eric is the owner and chef of Le Bernardin, the superb 3-Michelin starred seafood restaurant in New York City. They will discuss Eric's fantastic cookbook, "Seafood Simple," his childhood in France and Andorra, his time in French kitchens, the award-winning Le Bernardin restaurant, and s
A Schmear of the History of the Bagel
What an amazing history. In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, takes us through the proto-bagel world of ancient times to similar styles of bread from other countries. The history of the modern-day bagel may have originated in Poland but it became the go to breakfast of New York City – with a schmear, of course – and is now popular around the world. This episode will also touch
A National Living Treasure: The History of Wagyu
On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, talks about one of his favorite subjects: Wagyu. He will discuss its origins; its development in Japan in the 17th century when very few people in the country ate meat at all; how it became a national treasure by the 19th century; the many styles of wagyu; the creation of wagyu-crossbreeds; its spread and popularity around the world; variou
Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to the truly unique duo of James Beard Award Winning Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank, PhD, and Walter Whitewater about their newest book collaboration, "Seed to Plate. Soil to Sky," and another of their great books, "Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations." They will be talking about Native American cuisine and its history from pre-contact to
Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon & Cassia
On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be discussing the origins of cinnamon, a spice that is now in most kitchens in the world but was once the most expensive spice on earth. He will discuss the difference between cinnamon and cassia; how a Roman emperor burned a huge amount of cinnamon at the funeral of his wife; how the Silk Road and the Columbian Exchange brought the va
Interview with Author & Smithsonian American History Museum Curator & Project Director, Paula Johnson
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking to Paula J. Johnson, the Curator and Project Director of The American Food History Project at The Smithsonian National Museum of American History. They will discuss her remarkable book, "Julia Child's Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories and Legacy of an Iconic Space." Julia's kitchen is now on display at the Smithsonian and
A Skewered History: The History of Skewers & Kebabs
On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of skewers. Now this might sound like a subject that doesn't need much thought. You put stuff on a skewer and then put it on a grill. Skewers, however, have so much interesting history. Simon will talk about the difference between "Kebab" and "Kebob"; the skewer's origins in Central Asia; the skewers' role in
Interview with TikTok's Condiment Claire
On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking with TikTok phenom Claire Dinhut about her fantastic new book, "The Condiment Book." They will discuss how condiments were used in history to preserve food, like pickling, and how it became part of everyday life. They will also discuss the science of condiments from sweet to salty to umami, and their favorite condiments. Sh
How Do You Like them Apples?: The History of the Apple
On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the remarkable history of the apple from its beginning point in the hills of the Tien Shan mountains in Kazakhstan to its ubiquity in cuisines around the world. Along the way we shall see how these apples were spread around the world by the Romans, and by traders through the Silk Road. We shall see how it is related to th
Interview with Celebrated Chef and Author, Eric Adjepong
On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, chats with celebrated chef and author, Eric Adjepong, about his new book, "Ghana To the World: Recipes and Stories that Look Forward While Honoring the Past." They will discuss the influence of West African cooking on American cooking, the people who influenced his cooking, dishes that he loves, his multiple shows on the Food Network, where
The Layered History of the Onion (And Other Onion Family Members)
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the story of the humble onion. He will look at how it went from being used in the very first recipe found on clay tablets in Mesopotamia, to its spread throughout the world. He will also discuss how some wild onions, like ramps, are now part of the "foodie" world, to how onions became a rare item in Great Britain during World War
Interview with Award Winning Author, Stephen Fried on the Impact of Fred Harvey on American Food
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to Stephen Fried about his book, "Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West." In this book, Stephen Fried talks about Fred Harvey, an Englishman who, in 1876, came to the US with literally nothing in his pocket. Harvey ended up building up America's fi
Delia Smith: The Delia Effect
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at a superstar of the British culinary scene, but whose often more basic measures found her in opposition to some other culinary stars on British TV. Delia Smith has sold more than 21 million books in the UK often appearing in the top sellers every year. She has appeared on countless TV shows dedicated to her style of cooki
Interview with Rancho Gordo's Founder & CEO, Steve Sando
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will talk to Steve Sando, who founded and runs the company "Rancho Gordo," a company that promotes and sells a variety of heirloom beans. He is also the author of "The Bean Book," a beautiful and informative book on beans, and is filled with stunning bean recipes. Steve talks about how he got into the business of beans, his very funny firs
Interview with Award-Winning Actor, Director & Author, Lou Diamond Phillips
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, welcomes back actor, director, writer and theatrical performer, Lou Diamond Phillips to the podcast. They will be talking about Lou's superb best-selling new book, "The Tinderbox: Underground Movement"; his upcoming theatrical, movie and TV work; and his favorite food scenes from non-food related movies. They will also talk about Lou's fav
The Greatest Of All Time: The History of Lamb, Mutton & Goat Meat
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the story of lamb (and hogget and mutton). The story of sheep meat is an ancient one. Its earliest use can date back to a Mesopotamian recipe known to archeologists from clay tablets which dates back to 1730 BCE. Today, many people in the U.S.A. consider it to be "to gamey" and is way behind the sales of other proteins s
Leftovers: Interview with Historian & Author, Dr. Eleanor Barnett
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will talk to historian, Dr. Eleanor Barnett, about her wonderful new book, "Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation." They will discuss the history of food waste from the sixteenth century all the way to the present day; the influence of women who developed food preservation, through the art of refrigeration; the role of pigs,
M.F.K. Fisher: The Founding Mother of the American Food Memoir
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will share the story of MFK Fisher, a wonderful food writer who lived from 1908 to 1992. She was one of the most famous food writers in the U.S. and arguably the person who established the genre of food memoirs. Without her and her books – such as "How to Cook a Wolf," "Serve it Forth," and "An Alphabet for Gourmets" – one could argue that
Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Ming Tsai (Part 2)
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, continues his conversation with his friend and superb chef of East meets West cooking, Ming Tsai. They will discuss their thoughts on Chinese take-out and Chinese American dishes, Ming's five favorite Chinese dishes, and his support of "Family Reach," a charity that supports people with cancer. It's a lively and informative conversation so
Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Ming Tsai (Part 1)
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking to one of his friends, Ming Tsai. His life is so rich and diverse, we have split this truly fantastic conversation into two episodes. In Part 1, Ming talks about his change from a degree in engineering to working in his mother's Chinese restaurant, the amazing chefs he has worked with during his career like legendary pastry
Eating Insects: An Interview with Award-Winning Scholar, The Ohio State University Professor, and Cultural Anthropologist, Jeffrey Cohen
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing Distinguished Professor and Cultural Anthropologist at The Ohio State University, Jeffrey Cohen. Simon and Jeffrey will talk about insects and how they might become a useful source of protein for some countries. Of the 8 billion people on earth, almost 2 billion of them have some form of insects in their diet. Indeed,
Milk It For All It's Worth: The History of Milk & Milk Substitutes
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will look at the development of milk and milk substitutes. This episode will take us through early times of human kind, when people could not keep milk, but turned it into cheese and butter; through times where drinking milk was considered barbaric by the Greeks and Romans, through the 18th century where a rag doll made one man look to fin
Interview with the Award-Winning Curator, Islamic Art Specialist & Curator of the "Dining with the Sultan" Exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Linda Komaroff
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking to Linda Komaroff, the Curator and Department Head of Art of the Middle East at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. They will discuss LACMA's latest exhibition, "Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting." It is a fascinating conversation that will feature the influence of Islam on so many aspects of foods known in
Interview with Matt Davies, General Manager of the Award-Winning Sauce, Henderson's Relish
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing Matt Davies, the General Manager of Henderson's Relish, or Hendo's, as it is known in its hometown of Sheffield, England, and described by Matt Helder of the Arctic Monkeys as "Like Worcester Sauce, but one million times better." Simon and Matt will discuss Hendo's, one of Simon's favorite sauces, as he came from Rothe
Awesome Sauce: The History of Sauces
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will look at the development of sauces. This will span from the fish sauces of ancient China, and the "Garum " sauce of ancient Greece and Rome, though to the sauces of the Middle Ages and to the "Mother" sauces both of Carême and Escoffier. Along the way he will talk about the "Ketchup," which was originally Chinese and was then made in E
Interview with Historian and Award Winning Author, Theresa McCulla
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing one of our favorite interviewees, Theresa McCulla, who talked to us last time about the history of beer. This time, Theresa turns her attention to one of Simon's favorite places to eat on the planet, New Orleans. They will talk about Theresa's book, "Insatiable City," which is about the enslaved New Orleans Black popul
The Menu: The History of the Restaurant & Eating Out
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will look at the history of the restaurant from the ancient times of China and Greece, to how the Thermopolium of Rome used to operate, through the Middle Ages of British taverns, and to how the USA began to develop new ways of serving food, such as "Fast Food" style, "Diners" style, and "Drive In" style. Along the way, he will discuss h
Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Multiple Guinness Record Holder, and Thai Cuisine Culinary Ambassador, Jet Tila
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing Chef Jet Tila, a passionate chef of all things Thai cuisine. They will be talking about the origins of Thai food in Thailand as well as the popularity of Thai food throughout the world, where it now ranks as one of the favorite meals of "Dine-In" or "Take Out" cuisines. Chef Jet – who is an Ambassador of Thai Food, a
Let Them Eat Cake: The History of Cake
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar,delvesinto the history of cake. It is a story that takes us back to the times of the Mesopotamians and the ancient Egyptians, where cakes have been used not just as food for the living but also for the afterlife; through the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans, where "Placenta" cakes abound; through the Middle Ages, the 18th century and th
Interview with World - Renowned Iron Chef and Best - Selling Cookbook Author , Alex Guarnaschelli
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a dynamic discussion with world-renowned Iron Chef, best-selling cookbook author, and our pal, Alex Guarnaschelli, about food television, culinary schools and culinary apprenticeships, her fantastic new book with her daughter, Ava, called "Cook It Up," and iconic chefs in our generation. It is such a fun and informative chat, so you do
Interview with Award-Winning Writer, Rossi Anastopoulo
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has an engaging chat with Rossi Anastopoulo, an award-winning writer and authorof the book "Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies." They touch on how apple pie, haupia pie, chiffon pie, navy bean pie, and many more, not only represent tasty treats but how they also reveal fascinating stories about race, class and gender in
A Right Earful: The History of Corn
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar,looksinto the history of corn. From its origins in Mexico, and its spread throughout the Americas and the rest of the world, corn has played a role in trade, through migration of peoples–whether voluntary or involuntary–and through colonization. And particularly, corn, and the Native peoples knowledge in growing and preparing corn, played a
Interview with James Beard Award - Winning Chef and Best - Selling Author, Rocco DiSpirito
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has an animated conversation with James Beard award-winning chef, best-selling authorand our pal, Rocco DiSpirito, about how Italian American cuisine became ubiquitous in the US. They also chat about their favorite Italian American dishes, as well as their favorite roast potatoes and other dishes. You don't want to miss it. So,make sure to
We Didn't Start the Fire: The History of Fire and the Oven
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, delves into the history of when humans first started using fire for cooking, and how our ancestors progressed to cooking in ovens. From cooking using flames from naturally occurring phenomena, to other sources of heat, and frominventing primitive earth ovens, to closed ovens, to portable ovens, and to the modern ovens we use today, the his
Interview with Award - Winning Chef, Ippy Aiona
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a spirited chat with Philip "Ippy" Aiona, who is anaward-winning chef, the youngest finalist onthe hit show "Food Network Star,"and our friend.Simon and Ippy discuss Hawaiian history and, of course, Hawaiian cuisine as shaped by Native Hawaiians and subsequent groups that has since arrived in Hawaii. They also chat about the tragic fir
The History of Chicken: The Egg or the Hen
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the fascinating history of chicken, which arguably has increased humans' meat consumption in recent memory. It is an animal that originated in Asia, has links to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and initially spread around the world through cockfighting. The evolution of the chicken –and its egg –from a highly prized ingredient in ancient tim
Interview with Historian and Award-Winning Author, Professor Ken Albala
Interview with Food Podcast Superstar & Food Anthropologist, Debra Freeman
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with food podcast superstar and food anthropologist, Debra Freeman, host of the popular podcast, Setting the Table, about five African Americans who left an indelible mark on American food history. From early pit masters, to a presidential chef, to a cookbook author, to a restaurateur, and to a ground breaking TV chef, Simon and Deb
Interview with Journalist & Award - Winning Writer, Melissa Thompson
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with journalist and award-winning writer, Melissa Thompson, about the delectable cuisine of Jamaica as well as the impact various groups – from the Taino, the Africans, the Chinese, the Indians, the Spanish and more – and historical events – from slavery to colonialism – have had on Jamaica's wide-ranging cuisine. From Bammy to Esco
Interview with Cool Historian & Filmmaker, Fred Hogge
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a chill conversation with cool historian and filmmaker, Fred Hogge, about the history of ice from the prehistoric era through the early days of civilization and through the modern era. Along the way, they talk about how humans harvested, transported and stored ice through the ages; how well-known historical figures – like Saladin, the
Interview with World Gourmand & Award Winning TV Host & Author, Andrew Zimmern
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, has a lively discussion with award-winning TV Host and Author, Andrew Zimmern, about Andrew's five favourite restaurants that have a place in history. It's a conversation that will take them to places where Ernest Hemingway frequented, where parents bought dry-aged salamis to send to their kids fighting overseas during World War II, where
Interview with Award Winning Cookbook Author & Activist, Mimi Aye
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, speaks with award-winning cookbook author and activist, Mimi Aye, about the delicious and varied cuisine from Myanmar/Burma as well as the use of food as an act of political protest. It is an engaging conversation that highlights how food not only nourishes the body but also expands the ways people can communicate their dissatisfaction wit
Eat My Globe Season 9: The Interviews
Join Simon Majumdar for Season 9 of his Eat My Globe Food History Podcast as he takes us on another fascinating season down the rabbit hole of food history and how it impacts your everyday life. This time by talking to renown historians and authors about everything from refrigeration to food protests around the world. Don't forget to subscibe and write a review! Sharing is caring! Cheers!
Two Great Food Discoveries: Microwave Oven & Pasteurization
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the stories of two of the most important discoveries in food history – that of microwaves and of pasteurization. Both changed the way we eat and the safety of the ingredients that we buy. And, both have really fascinating histories that go back further than you might think. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twit
Interview with Culinary Historian, Food Writer, & James Beard Award Winning Author, Michael W. Twitty
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, enjoys one of the most fascinating conversations he has ever had with a culinary figure. Michael W. Twitty's knowledge of the food world and its history is astonishing, and his way of sharing is inclusive and fun. Here, they talk more about the history of rice, but about so many other things as well. You don't want to miss it. Make sure to
Rice, Rice Baby: The History of Rice
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the often very dark history of one of the world's most famous staples, rice. With origins in both Africa and Asia, more than 3.5 billion people in the world eat rice every day. But, how many know that it was one of the drivers of slavery in what would become the United States of America? Make sure to follow along every week and foll
Interview with Host Extraordinaire, Adam Richman
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares a really fun conversation with one of the most knowledgeable and energetic people in the current culinary field, Adam Richman. As well as discussing his stellar career to date, they also chat about his love of sport, and his new endeavors. It's a great conversation. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @Ea
The History of 2 Great Food Inventions: Sous Vide & Cast Iron
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the history of two of his favorite kitchen tools, the Sous Vide and Cast Iron. The former is a more recent invention, while the latter has been around for thousands of years, but his kitchen could not exist without both of them. Tune in to learn about their fascinating origins. Make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:
Interview with Cocktail Historian, David Wondrich
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares a fascinating conversation with cocktail historian, David Wondrich, author of the remarkable new book, "The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails." As well as sharing his wealth of knowledge across the genre, David also gives us some history of his favorite "unknown" drinks from Asia. Make sure to follow along every week and fo
Kill Devil: The History of Rum
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, shares the history of one of the world's favorite alcoholic drinks, Rum. It is a drink that has its origins in Asia, was named by the British, and at one point, was the most popular drink in what became the United States of America. However, its history is often very dark, with links to piracy and slavery. Make sure to follow along every w
Interview with Legendary Chef Jacques Pepin
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar , shares an in - depth conversation with one of the truly great figures in culinary history, Chef Jacques Pé pin . A chef whose career has taken him from being a young man in France, being mentored by an acolyte of Escoffier to his current position as the grandfather to American cuisine. It is a remarkable life story, and provides one of ou
Forgotten Ingredients: Silphium and Odd Beasts and Birds
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at ingredients from history that have either become extinct or have moved from being regular staples in the kitchens of the world to now being forgotten or difficult to find. From silphium, to peacocks, to hippos, to ambergris, join us on our journey through history as we rediscover what our forebears ate. Make sure to follow along ev
Eat My Globe Season 8 is almost here!
Grab your headphones! Simon Majumdar's Eat My Globe Season 8 is dropping Monday May 2nd! Hear here to find out what's in store for you this season!
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: The History of Christmas Food
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of the food that has become so beloved of our Christmas season. If you want to know why we celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December, where mince pies or Christmas pudding originated, or the gargantuan meals of medieval royalty, then this is the episode for you. And, if you ever get into an argument about why turkeys
The History of Food Fraud: "There is Death in the Pot"
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, examines food fraud and food adulteration. Since the beginning of records, we see the constant battle between customers buying food and those who attempt to defraud them. The battle has continued right through history to the present day with the methods of fraud becoming ever more sophisticated. But, the aim is always the same: profit
Why Food Matters – Interview with Distinguished Yale Professor , Paul Freedman
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to one of our regular guests, the Chester D. Tripp Professor of History at Yale University, Paul Freedman, about his terrific new book,"Why Food Matters." Along the way, they talk about food in feast and famine, its roles in ethnicity and cultural appropriation,its impact on gender, andits relationship to taste and the human need for
4 Amazing Men from Food TV History
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the fabulous life stories of four of the extraordinary men who helped create the world of food television we love so much today. Some names such as, James Beard, will be very familiar to you. But others, such as Britain's irrepressible Keith Floyd may not. If you know them or not, find out some fascinating facts about them all on
4 Amazing Women in Food TV History
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks atthe fabulous life stories of four of the women who helped create thefood television we love so much today. You will, of course, know aboutone of our subjects, Julia Child. But what about her predecessor,Dione Lucas? Or, her U.K. equivalent, Fanny Craddock? Or, LenaRichard, the first African American chef on TV? Check out this greate
Still Food in a Bowl: The History of Food in Art
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at the history of food in art from the earliest days of ritual paintings on cave walls, right up to the modern works of artistic greats such as Picasso and Van Gogh. It's an amazing journey that shows just howintertwined food, its preparation and its presentation have been throughout human history. So make sure to follow along every w
Interview with Renowned Actor & Food Enthusiast, Lou Diamond Phillips
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar chats to legendary star of film, stage and television, Mr. Lou Diamond Phillips, who as well as being one of the most in demand actors in the world, is also an obsessive fan of food and cooking. Simon "challenges" Lou to select five films that can earn a place in the coveted Eat My Globe culinary pantheon. It's a conversation that will defi
Limes, Carambola, Action!: The History of Food in Cinema
In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar looks at the history of food in cinemafrom the early days of the very first moving pictures, through the days of the silent megastars such as Charlie Chaplin, all the way to the modern movie obsession with "food films" such as "Like Water For Chocolate" and "Big Night." Oh, and if you want to know why popcorn is so popular, in movie theater
Interview with Cookbook Author & Chef Extraordinaire: Marcus Samuelsson
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, challenges his Food Network colleague, and revered chef, Marcus Samuelsson, to select 5 people that should join the Eat My Globe Culinary Pantheon. The fascinating selection is made from Marcus' journeys around the world and in search of the roots of African American food. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon:
The History of Military Rations
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, examines the ways that countries and rulers have filled the stomach of their armies over the ages. From the galley ships of Alexander the Great to the modern combat rations of the modern American forces. Without a regular supply of food, battles can and have been won and lost, and empires have risen and fallen. So, make sure to tune
Interview with Cookbook Author and Baker Extraordinaire: Duff Goldman
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, challenges one of his Food Network pals and legendary baker, Duff Goldman, to name 5 people from baking history who deserved to be raised to the Eat My Globe Culinary pantheon. Inevitably, Duff being Duff and Simon being Simon, they head off on some fun tangents. Make sure to tune in, and follow and support us on: Patreon: https://w
Some Like it Hot: The History of Chili Peppers & Hot Sauce
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the history of hot sauce and their key component, chili. It is a journey that takes us around the world from the Americas, Europe, West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and back to the Americas. All as people search for something spicy to add to their diets. It's an ingredient that tells us as much about cultural identity as
Interview with Renowned Historian & UCLA Department of History Chair, Dr. Carla Pestana, on the Columbian Exchange
In this next episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, discusses the notion formulated by Alfred. W. Crosby, that of "The Columbian Exchange," with Dr. Carla Pestana, the Department Chair of the UCLA Department of History. This movement of goods, people, technology and disease between Europe and the colonized world helped create the world we live in today. Make sure to tune in, and follow
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