The Feast

The Feast presents delectable stories from the dining tables of history. Our stories immerse you in the sights, sounds, & tastes of a meal from the past. Make bread with medieval monks; share a martini with Churchill. Find out what wars were won & which kingdoms were lost, all for the sake of a good meal. Email suggestions for episodes to thefeast@thefeastpodcast.org

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 35m. Bisher sind 71 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein zweiwöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

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episode 34: The Gods Must Be Hungry: Divine Food Stories from Eaten Magazine


From medieval butter towers to prehistoric bee-keepers, this week we're examining the divine associations with global foods with Emelyn Rude, editor of the new food history magazine Eaten. Join us as she gives us a sneak peak of "The...


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 December 8, 2017  32m
 
 

episode 35: Hard Nog and Hardy Oranges: A History of Virginian Cocktails with Micah LeMon


Join us for a special holiday episode where we investigate the rich mixed drink history of Virginia with Micah LeMon, bartender and author of The Imbible, A Cocktail Guide for Beginning & Home Bartenders. What did Virginia citrus have to do with t...


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 December 15, 2017  32m
 
 

episode 36: A Case for Kale: Vegetarianism in Victorian England


With 2018 finally here, it's resolution time! Over 1/3 of Americans have resolved to eat healthier this year and, for many, that means adopting a more plant-forward diet. From buffalo fried cauliflower to tempeh fish and chips, it's clear tha...


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 January 12, 2018  32m
 
 

episode 37: Musketeers & Mousselines: Alexander Dumas' Massive Dictionary of Food


Alexander Dumas was among the most beloved writers of the 19th century, responsible for classics like The Three Musketeers & The Count of Monte Cristo. But did you know Dumas longest work was devoted entirely to his&n...


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 January 26, 2018  32m
 
 

episode 38: Cantonese Canada: Supermarkets, Street Food, & Special Ingredients


As the Year of the Dog approaches, join us for noodle rolls and year cake in the city of Markham, Ontario- home to some of the best Cantonese restaurants and Asian supermarkets outside China! We talk to Teresa Zhang, whose family hails from Guangzhou, ...


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 February 9, 2018  29m
 
 

episode 39: Mixed Drink Mavens Part 1: The First Cocktail Party Redux


This week The Feast is on tour, heading to Phoenix Arizona to talk manhattans, martinis, and other mixed drinks with the fantastic folks at the Rosson House in Heritage Square. We'll be exploring the great and often forgotten women behind America...


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 February 23, 2018  38m
 
 

episode 39: The Feast Live! The New Woman's Guide to Cocktails: Punch & Prohibition in Progressive America


It's a very special live episode from The Feast! In honor of Women's History Month, we're bringing you a live discussion of women and cocktails in American history, straight from the Rosson House in Phoenix's Heritage Squar...


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 March 3, 2018  55m
 
 

episode 40: King Arthur's Cookbook: A Handy Manual for Medieval Feasting


Sure, he can pull a sword from a stone, but can King Arthur dice vegetables? The once and future king is usually known more for his sword skills than his knife skills. But surely someone had to fix dinner for the Round Table! This week, we dis...


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 March 9, 2018  32m
 
 

episode 41: Saffron Rice and Shiraz Wine: The Past & Present of Persian New Year


From fire jumping to colored eggs, Persian New Year (Nowruz) is an epic annual tradition for millions of people worldwide. A celebration of the return of spring, Nowruz is a food-laden affair where thousand-year-old dishes are served each year on Persi...


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 March 23, 2018  31m
 
 

episode 42: Titanic's Final Feast: Edwardian Eating on the Unsinkable Ship


More than one hundred years after its fateful encounter with an iceberg on April 14th, 1912, the Titanic still captivates history buffs as a microcosm of Edwardian society. This week we’re exploring the culinary life onboard the unsinkable ship, lookin...


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 April 6, 2018  31m
 
 
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