Midnight Snack

By Jack O’BrienArts Food

Midnight Snack episodes

July 10, 2020 Episode 6: Hot Dogs - Why do we call them wieners?
Happy Fourth of July (A bit late.) Take a bite into the history of wieners, as well as a few cooking techniques to make sure the next hot dog you eat is as succulent as ever.
26 min
June 27, 2020 Episode 5 - Skyline Chili: Get a couch in your kitchen
Discover the Greek roots of Cincinnati chili and its uniquely spicy and sweet chili.
19 min
June 19, 2020 Episode 4: Paella - Sometimes I just order rice at chipotle
A history of paella and it's cultural bond between the Moors and the Romans.
24 min
June 10, 2020 Episode 3: Pho History - Pho Get About it!
Learn from Jack as he dives into the cultural melting pot of Chinese, French, and Vietnamese culture and history that influences the pho we know today.
40 min
June 04, 2020 Chef Boyardee: Was He a Real Guy?
Take a look at the exciting and delicious history of Italian-America Ettore Boiardi. He is the father of canned raviolis and played a pivotal role in providing food and rations through The Great Depression and WWII.
15 min
June 04, 2020 Lost in the Sauce - A History of Hot Sauce
Take a look into the zesty history of the Aztecs and other early pioneers that shaped the hot sauce that we know and love today. Watch out! This one is spicy! ;~)
23 min

From the publisher's feed

A comedic and sincere approach to the history of food - narrated by a guy who sounds like he’d serve you pierogis at a tailgate.