Category: Podcast
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It’s Time to Rise: A look at Sourdough and other Leavens
What do sourdough, egg whites and potash have in common? Can you substitute backing soda for baking powder? Who invented sourdough? Find out by listening to the podcast. References Byrn, A. (2016). American Cake. New York: Rodale Inc. C. Lahue, A. M. (2020). History and Domestication of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Bread Baking. Frontiers in Genetics,…
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Butter Unwrapped: Salted vs. Unsalted
Peel back the layers of salted vs unsalted butter and find out if it really matters. Join me as we look at a brief history of butter (and margarine) learning why both exist as well as its importance in cooking today and how best to use them. References Ages, B. t. (2024). History of the…
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Recipes through time: a short history of the cookbook
When was the first recipe written? Why do we write recipes? What is faux turtle soup and is it good? In this episode we meander through time looking at the history of the cookbook, its cultural relevance and what recipes they shared. References