In this Food Non-Fiction podcast episode, we talk about marshmallows! Marshmallows used to be made with marshmallow plants (Althaea Officinalis). When marshmallows were made with marshmallow plant sap, they had some medicinal properties. They were used like lozenges, to soothe sore throats. We also talk about the first printed S'mores recipe in the 1927 Girl Scouts handbook. References: Guild of Food Writers How Stuff Works Madehow.com Smithsonian.com Campfire Marshmallows Boyer Candies Book: Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs        

#25 Some More Marshmallows!

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This Food Non-Fiction episode tells the incredible true story of nachos. This snack was created by and named after Ignacio Anaya who's nickname was Nacho.

#73 Ignacio Nicknamed Nacho

This Food Non-Fiction episode tells the incredible true story of meat alternatives. We talk about the early history of meat alternatives and then we talk to the Impossible Foods team to understand how this modern meat alternative was created.

#72 When Impossible Burgers Became Possible

This is an in-depth interview with the wonderful person who created Tofurky. Seth Tibbott founded Turtle Island Foods which is still a family owned company today. 

#71 Pass the Tofurky

This is the story of the beginnings of craft beer. We tell you how this "craft beer" concept emerged. In this episode, we interviewed John Holl - a beer expert and journalist, Renee DeLuca - the daughter of the craft beer pioneer Jack McAuliffe, and professor Michael Lewis who has taught brewing for decades. 

#70 Craft Beer Beginnings

This is the story of where Oreo came from, how it got its name, and who designed the cookie.

#25 Some More Marshmallows!

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