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In this episode... Our bonus episode this week discusses one of the most infamous dinner parties in history. Did the martini really save some of the guests? Let us know what you think.

“The Great Olive Poisoning of 1919, Part 1.” Alliance for Historical Dialogue & Accountability, n.d.

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In this episode... It seems every week we get to deal with a new food scandal in the US - so let's talk all about food poisoning. When it comes to food and halloween, we couldn't think of anything more terrifying than by what could be lurking in our food.

“Natural Toxins in Food.” U.S. Food & Drug Administration, n.d.

“Mushroom Tapes: Book Review.” The Guardian, 10 Nov. 2025.

Whorton, James C. The Arsenic Century: How Victorian Britain Was Poisoned at Home, Work and Play. Oxford University Press, 2010.

Hughes, Edward. “How the Pink Death Came to Iraq.” The Sunday Times, 9 Sept. 1973, pp. 17–19.

“Wholesale Poisoning at Bradford.” The Times, 2 Nov. 1858.

“Food Safety and Poisoning Collection.” Wellcome Collection, n.d.

“Lead Poisoning in Australia.” The LEAD Group, n.d.

“The History of Botulism.” The New York Times, 28 Apr. 1982.

“Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations.” U.S. Food & Drug Administration, n.d.

“Worst Foodborne Illness Outbreaks.” Healthline, n.d.

“The Botulism Outbreak That Created America’s Food Safety System.” Smithsonian Magazine, n.d.

Boothby, William. The World’s Drinks and How to Mix Them.

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In this episode... If you're just as confused by this as we were, you're going to enjoy this episode. Find out what the Roman Empire, grapes and chocolate cookies have to do with each other.

Jouanna, Jacques. Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen: Selected Papers. 2012, p. 190.

“Defrutum in Roman Texts.” Archive.org edition, n.d.

“Retro Czech Biscuits.” Apetit Online, n.d.

“Meet a Prague Local: Tomáš Karpíšek.” Taste of Prague, n.d.

Datinská, Blanka. La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise.

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In this episode... Is it Indian? It British? Is it just delicious? Join Sarah and Doug for an exploration of the history of Chicken Tikka Masala from ancient tandoor ovens to the streets of Glasgow. 

“Chicken Tikka Masala for the Grill.” Serious Eats, n.d.

“History of Tandoori.” Shree History, n.d.

The Indian Cookery Book. Archive.org edition, n.d.

“Tikka: Etymology.” Etymology Life, n.d.

“The Fascinating History of Tikka Masala.” Asabasa Spice, n.d.

“Chicken Tikka Masala.” Great British Chefs, n.d.

“Smoked Aubergine.” Great British Chefs, n.d.

“Chef Alfred Prasad.” Great British Chefs, n.d.

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In this episode... there’s something fishy going on this week in the Chasing Stars kitchen where we get to investigate the evolution of taiyaki. 

“Taiyaki: A Kaleidoscope of Culture.” National Diet Library Kaleidoscope, n.d.

“Edo Tokyo Library Collection: Taiyaki Materials.” Tokyo Metropolitan Library, n.d.

“Naniwaya Sohonten (Taiyaki Shop).” Azabujuban Shopping District, n.d.

Miyajima, Yasuhiko. Taiyaki no gyotaku: Zetsumetsu sunzen tennenmono taiyaki 37shu. Tokyo, JTB, 2002.

“Imagawayaki.” Food in Japan, n.d.

“Taiyaki: Fish‑Shaped Pastry.” No Recipes, n.d.

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In this episode... It's time for tagine. Come along with us as we elevate this classic Moroccan dish with a Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine from Michelin-starred Chef Mourad Lahlou. 

Lahlou, Mourad. Mourad: New Moroccan. Artisan, 2011.

"Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine Recipe." Clay Coyote.

"How to Use a Tagine Pot." Moroccan Zest.

"How to Use a Tagine." Food & Wine.

"Tajine." Epicure & Culture.

"Apicius 4.36 Pork and Apricot Minutal." Edesian Experiments.

"Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine Recipe." Clay Coyote.

Mourad Lahlou. Instagram Profile.

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In this episode... This week's episode features a race that's not a race - but it was... so can we still call it a race? Better yet, what does a race have to do with a dessert and the Tour de France? Join us to see how far we are willing to go for this classic French dessert.

“Paris‑Brest.” Paris‑Brest.fr, n.d.

“Paris‑Brest‑Paris Randonneur.” Paris‑Brest‑Paris, n.d.

“Paris‑Brest‑Paris Documentary.” Global Cycling Network (archived), n.d.

“Grand Prix Database.” Forix Autosport, n.d.

“Origins of the Tour de France.” VeloArchive, n.d.

“About Merlin Labron‑Johnson.” Merlin Labron‑Johnson, n.d.

Hunn, Nicole. “Gluten Free Choux Pastry | How to Make Pâte à Choux.” Gluten Free on a Shoestring, 14 Nov. 2023

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In this episode... Journey to Java with us as we discuss the history of tempeh, make homemade tempeh, and make a delicious tempeh dish from Chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

Albala, Ken. The World Atlas of Fermented Foods and Drinks. 1st ed., University of California Press, Sept. 2026. Hardcover and eBook, 272 pp., ISBN 9780520422872.

“How to Make Tempeh in the Instant Pot.” Full of Plants, n.d.

“Tempeh: Historical Soy Studies.” SoyInfo Center, n.d.

“Tempe Sudah Ada Sejak Abad ke‑16.” Harian Jogja, n.d.

“Journey to Java’s Tempeh Village.” NPR, 5 Apr. 2013.

“From Tofu Waste to Cultural Icon.” Academia.edu, n.d.

Shurtleff, William, and Akiko Aoyagi. History of Soybeans and Soyfoods in Southeast Asia (13th Century to 2010): Extensively Annotated Bibliography and Sourcebook.

Rumphius, Georgius Everhardus. Herbarium Amboinense: Continens Descriptionem et Usus Plantarum. 6 vols., Amsterdam, Johannes Burman, 1741–1750.

“Ingredient Spotlight: Tempeh.” Michelin Guide, n.d.

“Shiitake Tempeh Brothy Rice Bowl.” Ottolenghi, n.d.

“Origins of Tempeh in Java.” Freshie Ferment, n.d.

“Ottolenghi (Instagram Profile).” Instagram, n.d.

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In this episode... What does Grenadine have to do with pomagranates and why are we making grenadine without a single drop of pomegrante in it? Join us this week as we get messy with language and messy with measurements as we try to see what grenadine from 1893 tastes like.

Pulak, C. “Reading the Past: Shipwrecks and the Archaeology of Maritime Trade.” Pennsylvania State University, 2008.

Heritage Institute. “Iranian Zoroastrian Marriage Customs.” Heritage Institute, n.d.

Ilkogretim Online. “Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Grenadine.” Ilkogretim Online, 2020.

Bon à Savoir. “La mystérieuse origine du véritable sirop grenadine.” Bon à Savoir, 2023.

Academia.edu. “La Etimología del Topónimo Granada.” Academia.edu, n.d.

Alcademics. “When Did Grenadine Become an Artificial Ingredient?” Alcademics, 2014.

Google Books. Trade Manual Reference on Grenadine Essence. Google Books, n.d.

Archive.org. Standard Manuals of Soda Fountain Practice. Archive.org, early 20th c.

HathiTrust. Grenadine References in Confectionery Manuals. HathiTrust Digital Library, n.d.

Archive.org. Le Confiseur Moderne. Archive.org, 19th c.

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In this episode... Rice pudding is a classic comfort food with roots in India and China. On today's episode we explore the history of rice pudding and make the viral Riz Au Lait from L'Ami Jean in Paris. 

Food52. “Congee: Rice Porridge Across Cultures.” Food52, 2023.

SMU People. “Kheer: An Essential Dish.” SMU HIST 2390, 29 June 2020.

Sanatan Hindu Dharma. Atharvaveda. Sanatan Hindu Dharma, n.d.

Milk Street. “Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream and Almond Praline.” Milk Street, 2022.

The Wizard’s Table. “Sweet Coconut Rice.” The Wizard’s Table, 2021.

Indonesia Dialogue. “Usaba Dodol Ceremony, Karangasem, Bali.” Indonesia Dialogue, 2020.

Regula Ysewijn. “The Rise of Rice Pudding: A History and a 14th‑Century Recipe.” Regula Ysewijn, 2023.

UCL Discovery. “Rice in South India: Archaeological and Historical Perspectives.” UCL Discovery, 2014.

History Dollop. “Ris Engoulé: Rice in Beef Stock.” History Dollop, 6 Sept. 2017.

Archive.org. Medical and Culinary Manuscript, 15th c.

Libro de Arte Coquinaria. English Translation of Libro de Arte Coquinaria. Shainer GitHub Pages, n.d.

L’Ami Jean. Restaurant L’Ami Jean, Paris.

L’Ami Jean Instagram. Instagram Profile of L’Ami Jean.

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