April 28, 2022

Two USF Professors Offer a Crash Course in American Food History

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27 minutes

In this conversation, Yacovazzi and Irwin share how food helped early Americans shape the country's identity, the role of food during wartime and what food can tell us about America's labor force. We'll also learn the origin of Meatless Monday, why canned food is underrated and which food gets their vote for the most American of all.

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April 28, 2022

Two USF Professors Offer a Crash Course in American Food History

Listen Later

27 minutes

In this conversation, Yacovazzi and Irwin share how food helped early Americans shape the country's identity, the role of food during wartime and what food can tell us about America's labor force. We'll also learn the origin of Meatless Monday, why canned food is underrated and which food gets their vote for the most American of all.

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