Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

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Hi, Hungry for History listeners. Season 2 of the show is coming Sept 2024! We can't wait for you all to hear all the fun episodes we are working on. See you all real soon. - Eva and Maite

Hosts EVA LONGORIA and MAITE GOMEZ-REJÓN explore the origins of some of the most delicious dishes, ingredients, and beverages from their culture. They’ll share personal memories and family stories, decode culinary customs, and even provide a recipe for listeners to try at home. Through lighthearted dialogue and historical facts, our hosts will take us on a culinary journey that will connect our past with our present and prove that we are all Hungry for History.

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Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón episodes:

05.04.2023
The Perception of Mexican Food in the United States
Eva and Maite reflect on the highlights from the season and discuss the changing perceptions of Mexican food in the United States. Plus, award-winning Chef Ray Garcia, formerly of Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria, now of asterid in Downtown Los...
04.27.2023
Tacos and the History of Street Vending
Eva and Maite dive into the history of street vending and explore the backstory of the taco. Rudy Espinoza, executive director of Inclusive Action for the City, joins the show to share how his organization helps street vendors in Los...
04.20.2023
The History Behind the Mighty Potato
On this episode, Eva and Maite explore the history of the mighty potato which was first cultivated in Peru by the Inca people thousands of years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.13.2023
The Spicy History of Chiles
Did you know most chiles found around the world originated in Mexico? On this episode, Eva and Maite explore the vast history of chiles and even do a taste test along the way! Plus, friend of the show Ivan Vasquez,...
04.06.2023
The Exploitation of Farm Workers Then and Now
In this episode of Hungry For History, we explore how the past has contributed to today's exploitation of farm workers. From the Spanish Conquest in Mesoamerica to the Bracero Program, the establishment of the United Farm Workers of America, and...
03.30.2023
The Rich History of Ice Cream
What started off as a treat only enjoyed by the elite soon took over as a yummy bite that all could enjoy. Eva and Maite dive into the origins of nieve (ice cream) and also explore how this dessert was...
03.23.2023
The Unknown Story of the Tomato
Eva and Maite explore the backstory of this delicious vegetable that was first cultivated in Mesoamerica. From seeds to salsa, marinara to ketchup, to its bad reputation when it arrived to Europe - the history of the tomato is a...
03.16.2023
Beer's Fascinating History
Here’s a little-known fact you might not have known... The beer industry might be dominated by men today but women were the original brewers and played a vital role in beer’s popularity! In this episode, Eva and Maite explore beer’s...
03.09.2023
The History of the Mexican Torta
The Mexican torta is a sandwich stuffed with some of the most delicious ingredients Mexico has to offer including beans, avocado, queso, jalapeños, and of course meat. Although the history of its origin is debated, the result of its influence...
03.02.2023
Kicking off Women's History Month
Eva and Maite celebrate Women's History Month by diving into the past to explore two Latinas from California who revolutionized cookbooks - Encarnación Pinedo and Elena Zelayeta. Plus, Chef Claudette Zepeda of Top Chef fame sends us a message! See...
02.23.2023
Celebrating Afro-Mexican Voices
On this special episode of Hungry For History we celebrate two Afro-Mexican food establishments in Los Angeles, CA. One is a food truck in the city of Watts that has been around for almost 30 years called, Tamales Elena y...
02.16.2023
The History of Tex-Mex Food
Eva and Maite take a trip down memory lane as they explore the unique past of Tex-Mex food. From the unknown history of the San Antonio Chili Queens to the difference between Tejano and Chicano, the ladies dive into the...
02.09.2023
The Mesoamerican Origins of the Avocado
Eva and Maite dive into the history of the avocado, a popular ingredient served on Super Bowl Sunday when Americans consume over a hundred million pounds of it. The silky fruit also has aphrodisiac properties making it the perfect topic...
02.02.2023
Decolonizing our Diet
Eva and Maite invite Claudia Serrato to join the show! Claudia is an Indigenous culinary anthropologist, a public scholar, a doctoral candidate, a professor of ethnic and food studies, and an Indigenous/Mesoamerican traditional plant based chef. Together they discuss the...
01.26.2023
The Ooey Gooey Origin of Cheese
From how it arrived in Mexico to how it would become one of the most indulgent ingredients in Mexican dishes, Eva and Maite dive into the history of cheese. Also, chef/owner Teresa Montaño of Otoño restaurant in Highland Park, CA...
01.19.2023
The History of Wine and How it Arrived to Mexico
While in Peralada, Spain - Eva and Maite trace how wine first arrived in Mexico. Like olive trees, wine was introduced after the conquest and was banned from being produced when it became a direct competition to wine production in...
01.12.2023
The Ancient History of the Humble Bean
Eva and Maite explore the history of the humble bean while still in the small medieval village of Peralada, Spain. Plus, the women cook a 2-day bean dish, and special guests drop by to taste test their soup - Pepe,...
01.05.2023
The History of the Immortal Olive Tree
While still in Spain, which produces the most olive oil in the world, Eva and Maite explore the history of the olive tree. Known in mythology as the immortal tree because it can live for thousands of years, it was...
12.29.2022
Latin American Holiday Traditions
Eva and Maite ring in 2023 in the small medieval village of Peralada, Spain. While drinking bubbly, the women discuss the history of some of the most iconic Latin American holiday traditions. From posadas to eating bacalao to enjoying ponche...
12.22.2022
Unwrapping the History of Tamales
Tamales are enjoyed all year round but become the center of the Mexican household around the holidays, a testament to the 10,000 year old dish with roots in Mesoamerica. In this episode, Eva and Maite unwrap the history of tamales...
12.15.2022
Coffee: The Drink that Changed the World
Still in Veracruz, where coffee first entered Mexico, Eva and Maite explore how this exhilarating beverage changed the world. From its place of origin in Africa to the first coffeehouses and intellectual movements, Eva and Maite dive deep into this...
12.08.2022
The Journey of Mexican Rice
While still in Veracruz, Eva and Maite unpack the history of rice. Not native to Mexico, the Spanish conquistadores first introduced rice through the port of Veracruz, a city with lush tropical climate that also happened to be perfect for...
12.01.2022
Vanilla: The Edible Orchid
Eva and Maite travel to Papantla, Mexico - home of vanilla. Founded by the Totonacs, vanilla's first cultivators, the city of Papantla is the perfect place to explore the history of this edible orchid native to Mexico. Plus, Maite attends...
11.24.2022
Celebrating Home Cooks
In honor of all the Thanksgiving holiday cooking, Eva and Maite celebrate home cooks by highlighting two culinary figures in Mexican history who revolutionized the idea of recipes and cookbooks – Vicenta Torres de Rubio and Josefina Velázquez de León....
11.17.2022
Chocolate: Food of the Gods
By far, the greatest gift Mexico has given the world is chocolate. While Eva and Maite eat fresh cacao beans, they explore the rich history of the 4,000-year-old cacao tree which the Mayans believed was the bearer of all life...
11.10.2022
Sugar, Not Always Sweet
Eva and Maite discuss the history of sugar and dive into the brutal aspects that are rarely discussed when talking about Mexican history. Maite walks through the streets of La Huaca, a neighborhood in Veracruz, Mexico. Plus, Melanie Lino, baker...
11.03.2022
Pan Dulce y Dia de los Muertos
Dia de Los Muertos wouldn’t be the same without pan dulce. Our hosts explore the history of wheat and pan dulce, with a focus on the ubiquitous concha. Mexico City baker and instructor, Eliceo Lara, shares his childhood recipe for...
10.27.2022
All About Mexican Candy
Eva and Maite celebrate Halloween by talking about the evolution of Mexican candies. From ceremonial pre-Hispanic treats to Baroque confections developed in colonial convent kitchens, to modern spicy chamoys, these treats trace Mexico’s complex history. Plus, Maite visits a candy...
10.20.2022
Margarita Time: The History of Mexican Spirits
In Aztec mythology the fertility goddess, Mayahuel, is the personification of the agave plant - the source of some of the most delicious spirits in Mexican culture. Eva and Maite talk about the ritual significance of pulque, a fermented drink,...
10.13.2022
The Tortilla Conundrum: Corn vs Flour
Eva and Maite kick off the series with the tortilla, a staple in Mexican cuisine and the source of a centuries-long conundrum... corn or wheat? The women taste test Eva’s homemade flour tortillas and try some from Sonoratown, a casual...
09.29.2022
Introducing: Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón
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What's Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón about?

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Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón episodes:

The Perception of Mexican Food in the United States

Tacos and the History of Street Vending

The History Behind the Mighty Potato

The Spicy History of Chiles

The Exploitation of Farm Workers Then and Now

The Rich History of Ice Cream

The Unknown Story of the Tomato

Beer's Fascinating History

The History of the Mexican Torta

Kicking off Women's History Month

Celebrating Afro-Mexican Voices

The History of Tex-Mex Food

The Mesoamerican Origins of the Avocado

Decolonizing our Diet

The Ooey Gooey Origin of Cheese

The History of Wine and How it Arrived to Mexico

The Ancient History of the Humble Bean

The History of the Immortal Olive Tree

Latin American Holiday Traditions

Unwrapping the History of Tamales

Coffee: The Drink that Changed the World

The Journey of Mexican Rice

Vanilla: The Edible Orchid

Celebrating Home Cooks

Chocolate: Food of the Gods

Sugar, Not Always Sweet

Pan Dulce y Dia de los Muertos

All About Mexican Candy

Margarita Time: The History of Mexican Spirits

The Tortilla Conundrum: Corn vs Flour

Introducing: Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón