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An exploration of the history and social context of food! Listen to hear how some of your favourite foods started, changed, and shaped the world around them. Longwinded anecdotes, many curse words, an... more
FAQs about Pantry Staples:How many episodes does Pantry Staples have?The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.
August 05, 2022Caesar Salad: The Greatest Recipe to Originate from the AmericasWe're back babies! Kicking off season 4 with a food near and dear to our professional and literal hearts. Emily tells the origins of the beloved and customizable Caesar salad. We forgot to mention it on the show (we're a little rusty...) but please follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more31minPlay
March 04, 2022Disaster 12: BotulismBe afraid, be VERY afraid of the most staple of pantry staples: the can. This episode includes dramatic readings and some highly localized content as we discuss 'the deadliest toxin known to mankind'! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more31minPlay
February 18, 2022Disaster 11: The Basra Grain PoisoningWelcome to what is possibly our saddest disaster yet! Not even the vegetarians are safe! Emily would prefer we call this a massacre and after 30 minutes you might not disagree... Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod ...more37minPlay
February 04, 2022Disaster 10: The Lucknow Ketchup DisasterA brief but tragic foray into the dangers of working in a food products plant takes left turn into the surprising history of North America's favourite condiment. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod ...more37minPlay
January 21, 2022Disaster 9: The Washburn Mill ExplosionEmily tells Marika about the surprising dangers of flour this week with the Washburn Mill Explosion. You will also hear some paltry pun executions and the fact that we know nothing about the civil war. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more30minPlay
January 07, 2022Disaster 8: The London Beer FloodMarika is taking you back to Old Timey England with the story of the London beer flood! Tangents include golf sandwiches and beer in Victorian mental asylums. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more34minPlay
December 24, 2021Christmas Re-Release: 12 Days of ChristmasMerry Christmas Podfriends! We were far too busy eating and sleeping this year to make a new Holiday episode so enjoy re-learning about the 12 Days of Christmas. This is a re-release from Christmas 2020, so there are a few references that may not make sense, also warning for old audio. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod ...more21minPlay
December 10, 2021Disaster 7: The Norwegian Cheese FireThis is your official warning, cheese and fire do NOT mix! In possibly our most lighthearted disaster episode yet Emily tells Marika an illuminating tale of Norwegian brown cheese. Tangents include advent calendars and historical #girlbosses. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplesppod ...more28minPlay
November 26, 2021Disaster 6: The Atlantic Cod Fishery CollapseThis week we bring you a tragic tale of resource mismanagement and scientists who can't do math. Plus Marika attempts to re-create a part of our heritage only to reveal another of Emily's pop cultural blind spots. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod ...more34minPlay
November 13, 2021Disaster 5: Mad Cow DiseaseWould you like a content warning? Because this one's a little grotty... Emily explains how Mad Cow Disease is more than a wicked schoolyard zinger. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod ...more29minPlay
FAQs about Pantry Staples:How many episodes does Pantry Staples have?The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.