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Season 13

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 he is already one of the stars of the future, and so much more. Eric is the perfect person to guide us through the history and modern relevance of West African cooking.

Interview with Celebrated Chef and Author, Eric Adjepong

Interview with Celebrated Chef and Author, Eric AdjepongEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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 the Bible, how it inspired Isaac Newton to come up with his theory on the law of gravity, how it relates to the tale of Johnny Appleseed, and much more. This is a story not to be missed.

How Do You Like Them Apples?: The History of the Apple

How Do You Like Them Apples?: The History of the AppleEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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. She is a big fan of Eat My Globe and certainly earns her title of “Condiment Claire.”

Interview with TikTok’s Condiment Claire

Interview with TikTok’s Condiment ClaireEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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 Homer’s epic poem, “The Odessey”; the ancient Roman and Chinese people’s affinity towards skewers; the origin of donner kebabs; how Americans love “anything on a stick”; and so much more.

A Skewered History: The History of Skewers & Kebabs

A Skewered History: The History of Skewers & KebabsEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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 Paula played an important role in bringing it to the museum. Simon and Puala will also discuss Julia’s love of her kitchen; the workings of Julia’s kitchen; Julia’s love affair with her husband; various guests, like James Beard and Jacques Pepin, who came to see Julia in the kitchen; the development of the kitchen as Julia’s first television set; and more. The kitchen was more than just a workplace for Julia. Paula explains why and why the kitchen now has pride of place in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Interview with Author and Smithsonian American History Museum Curator and Project Director, Paula Johnson

Interview with Author and Smithsonian American History Museum Curator and Project Director, Paula JohnsonEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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 valuable spice to Europe; how its smell reminds Simon of every American airport; and so much more. It is truly a fascinating history.

Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon and Cassia

Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon and CassiaEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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 first contact to government issue and finally, to the New Native American Cuisine. They will also discuss their favorite ingredients as well as what they consider to be the “magic eight” ingredients, and so much more. It is a lively conversation you do not want to miss.

Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs,
Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater

Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater Eat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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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; various wagyu recipes; and so much more. It is indeed a beefy subject.

A National Living Treasure: The History of Wagyu

A National Living Treasure: The History of WagyuEat My Globe by Simon Majumdar
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