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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 65 episodes available.
September 16, 2022Singapore Sling: Wicker? I Hardly Know Her?We're breaking the mould and talking beveraginos this week because drinks are dishes too! Listen to Marika shake up a cocktail and tell Emily the history of this drink that, despite what some bartenders might think, should not be 90% orange juice. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more26minPlay
September 02, 2022Green Goddess Dressing: We’re Just Riffin’This week we're talking about a certain 'divine' herby sauce that was categorically not invented by Subway, earlier this year. We're also asking the hard questions like, "Has everything already been thunked?" and "Does Marika carry artichokes in her purse?" Trigger warning: Emily is depressed and jokes about it. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more31minPlay
August 19, 2022Waldorf Salad: Straight from Oscar’s Cook BookFollowing the structure of a proper 19th Century charity ball dinner (probably...) we bring you famous salad number 2! Marika tells Emily the history of everyone's favourite hotel based salad. So break out the good mayonnaise and listen in! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod...more30minPlay
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
FAQs about Pantry Staples:How many episodes does Pantry Staples have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.