America's Eats

Turkeys have been the most iconic part of American dinner tables on Thanksgiving for well over a century now. But just how did they come to be there and did it really start with the first thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and American Indians in 1621? Listen to find out!

You'd be hard pressed to find a Chinese restaurant in the United States that does not serve some version of General Tso's Chicken. It might also be called General Gao's Chicken or another similar name. But who was General Tso, and why do American's eat a dish named after him? Listen to this episode to find out!

Candy Corn is one of the most controversial candies of Halloween. Some love it and other hate it. Whether you like it or not, it's certainly among the most recognizable of American candies with its history dating back to end of the nineteenth century. 

What came first, the chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate chip? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of America's Eats we explore the storied history of the chocolate chip cookie.

What would Christmas be without eggnog and candy canes? This week we cover a brief history of how these sweet holiday treats entered American Christmas tradition.

Hamburgers are a global food phenomenon enjoyed by billions of people each year. In this episode we explore the history of the hamburger and it went from rags to riches. 

Hot chocolate. It's warm, it's wonderful, but just how did this rich warm drink become an American wintertime favorite? Today, we explore the history of hot chocolate. 

Pumpkin pie has graced festive American tables for centuries, but just how did this classic American dish become what we know it as today?