Kitchen Gods

Howdy folks! Come pull up a reusable tiny glass dish and cool off with a lick or two of that sweet cold nectar we call Ice Cream. In Part 1 of our dive into this frozen lore we cover Ice Cream's humble beginnings amidst murderous rulers up to Augustus Jackson - White House Chef and Philadelphia Ice Cream Savant. Listen in front of an a/c for the full effect and enjoy!

Do you know all about the Alamo? Do you know all about gum? Did you know that they're connected?!? It's true? We were blown away too. Our heads nearly popped with all this new knowledge. Get out of your personal head space bubble and join us on this trip down history lane. Which is totally a thing. Episode 34 people! Freshening breath and delivering knowledge. Pop Pop!

Episode 33 has everything! A Ken finger drum solo, a broad, milk fights and of course a great look into the history of an iconic food product and the genius who helped it come about. Crack open a can of chilis and curl up with some queso of questionable cheese origins and enjoy.

From Emil Frey to Velveeta. Let's talk cheese.

How did our favorite lunch accompaniment or late night binge fest come to be? Why on earth were potatoes illegal back in France times? Were the Vanderbilt's really that bad with names? Join us as we pop the top off a fresh can of chips and work our way down to the bottom of the origins of the chip we call potato. 

We live in crazy times. FOMO has been replaced with FOBI (Fear of being invited), there are waiting lists to adopt dogs (yay), GameStop was at least briefly on fire in the best figurative way and now for the first time in a loooong time tobacco sales are climbing back up. Resist! And listen to this fun little story about a smoking cessation pioneer and his creation you can still buy today. Check out our instagram @kitchengodspodcast for some great pics of the more collectible sugar delivery systems mentioned in this episode.

This episode is surprisingly bereft of maize puns. 

Nevertheless, come gather around the fire and enjoy some popcorn as we tell you the tell of Casimir Funk and his magical mystery vitamins. It's not hyperbole to say that corn changed, nay BIRTHED a nation. From it's humble beginnings as "just a grass" to it's ubiquitous inclusion in what we eat or touch. Without Casimir's influence it, it just might have continued to...KILL. 

Dun Dun Dun. Listen and share with your friends today.

Hey Baby, where are you on the Scoville scale? Let's talk about the heat. That spice of life (and food) we all love and crave and some are downright addicted too. Yup, it's pepper time. We'll learn all about the birth of Tabasco Sauce and the peppers that made it all possible. Grab an ice cold glass of milk or wine and hang on. Whatever you do, don't get any on your tender bits.

If you define personal success as owning an entire NYC block, well, good luck to you. If your idea of success is a loving family, giving back to your community and making some of the best soul food this side of the Mason Dixon line, well, that's something to strive for. Sylvia Woods managed to do all of that AND own an entire block of real estate in Harlem which is where Sylvia's restaurant is. Join us on a deeper dive into the timeline to see how she grew up and what exactly she persevered through. 

This week's Kitchen God is none other than Johan Throne Holst. Johan was the founder of Freia Chocolate in Norway and the instigator for shorter work weeks and a wonderful work environment. The art in the cafeteria alone will have you SCREAM with delight. Strap on your hiking boots and pack a Kvikk Lunsj to enjoy this episode during your brisk hike. 

*apologies to the Norse Gods who were ineligible due to lack of cooking skills and dubious jewelry obtaining practices. 

Have you ever taken a dip in the Great Lakes and wondered, what if this water was all chocolate? We're here for you. Take a listen in to the story of the glorious baked goods that started the Entenmann's dessert dynasty. Just try not to go eat a chocolate donut afterwards. We dare you!