This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda invites food historian and noted author Andy Smith to the program to explore and dissect the history of the most popular tuber and a staple of most diets – the potato. Did you know there are over 200 varieties of potatoes? Find out more about the history evolution of the potato on this especially informative episode of A Taste of the Past. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery

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This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda explores the decadent feasts behind royal weddings. Joined by food historian and period cookery instructor Ivan Day, she predicts what might been seen on the plates of guests at Prince William’s wedding and reveals the history behind wedding cakes, decorative dishes & marriage ceremonies. Sponsored by Fairway Market – like no other market.

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Join Linda Pelaccio as she celebrates the 125th anniversary of one of the most recognizable brands and products in the world – Coca-Cola. She is joined by Coca-Cola Company archivist Jamal Booker who takes us on a tour of the heritage of America’s most popular soft drink. Find out how the drink started, why it’s recipe is so guarded and secretive and why consistency is the most important element of what we know as “Coke”. This episode was sponsored by Barterhouse Wines. For more information visit The Barterhouse.

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Award winning cookbook author, documentarian and TV personality Joan Nathan is Linda Pelaccio’s guest on this week’s episode of A Taste of the Past. Joan talks about her latest book “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France”, and traces the history of Jewish cuisine as it’s traveled across the globe. Learn more about how food traditions are gained, lost and kept throughout history. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com

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Linda Pelaccio explores America’s Vanished Foods on this week’s episode of A Taste of the Past with Andrew Beahrs, author of Twain’s Feast: Searching for America’s Lost Foods in the Footsteps of Samuel Clemens. Tune in to hear about some of the original “heritage” foods of America including raccoon, oysters and terrapin soup. Learn about the food history and culture that can be drawn from the writings of Mark Twain and find out why things have changed drastically since those times. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com

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This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda is joined by Deborah Madison, “The Julia Child of Vegetarian Cooking”. Linda & Deborah dispel some of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding vegetarian diets and explore ways to overcome the idea of a “centerless plate”. Tune in to learn about the Meatless Mondays initiative and find out which cultures are best with vegetarian dishes! This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food & Drink. Learn about the “Get the Ball Rolling” fundraiser here.

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This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio welcomes author, culinary historian, journalist and African American foodways expert Jessica B. Harris to the show. Jessica discusses some of the history included in her latest book “High on the Hog”. Tune in to find out where the title came from and how it relates to the culinary journey from Africa to America. Learn more about the integral role slavery played in our American culinary roots and why oral history supersedes any other in the African American culture. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

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This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda explores the roots and current state of American Cooking with cookbook author and former NY Times columnist Molly O’Neill. Molly talks about our culinary and recipe traditions in the United States and explores the intertwined worlds of food and class structure. Tune in and find out why, in the end, we are just One Big Table. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

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To celebrate President’s Day, Linda invites author and former visiting White House Chef Jack Hanny to the studio to talk about his latest book, “Secrets from the White House Kitchens”. Jack goes into the history of cuisine at the Oval Office, chronicling everything from JFK’s favorite clam chowder, to FDR’s nightmares with former chef Henrietta Nesbit. Learn more about the tastes of presidents past on an entertaining an informative episode of A Taste of the Past. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.surryfarms.com

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Valentine’s Day may have been intended to celebrate love, but we all know what’s really on our mind around this time – chocolate! Tune into A Taste of the Past to learn more about one of the most commonly appreciated and seriously misunderstood treats. Learn about the history of the “the food of the gods” from chocolate expert Alexandra Leaf and find out why “real” chocolate might not be what you think it is. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. For more information visit wholefooesmarket.com

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