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Aztecs and the Roots of Mexican Cooking
At the exact same time as the European Renaissance, the Aztec culture produced a unique food tradition that survives to this very day in Mexican cuisine....
1492—Globalization and Fusion Cuisines
It was actually humanity’s desire for spices and other luxury items that eventually connected the entire globe. In this episode we’re going to investigate...
16th-Century Manners and Reformation Diets
In today’s podcast we’re going to examine a fascinating new dynamic in culture that swept across Europe in the 1500s. We’ll see the emergence...
Papal Rome and the Spanish Golden Age
In this podcast we’re going to explore the rise of regional and national cuisines in Europe, focusing on Italy and Spain. We’ll read the culinary...
The Birth of French Haute Cuisine
In the mid-17th century, France assumed a preeminent position in the art of cooking. In today’s podcast we’re going to explore the aesthetics of...
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