How War Has Impacted Our Food

War can have a huge impact on how and what we eat. From chicory coffee, to Spam, to M&M's, many beloved ingredients, snacks, and dishes have come about due to war. And some wartime cooking tips might still be useful today!

How War Has Impacted Our Food
Delishtory

Join Check, Please! Philly host and self-proclaimed food nerd, Kae Lani Palmisano, for a tasty exploration of our favorite food obsessions. Each episode of Delishtory serves up a heaping helping of context for some of America’s most iconic dishes, offering insight into their origin and popularity.  Because everything tastes a little bit better when it’s sprinkled with facts. It’s delicious, it’s history – it’s Delishtory.  

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How War Has Impacted Our Food

War can have a huge impact on how and what we eat. From chicory coffee, to Spam, to M&M’s, many beloved ingredients, snacks, a ...

Air Date: August 27, 2024

What is the History of the Cookie?

Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani ...

Air Date: August 12, 2024

Who Invented Pretzels?

Americans love pretzels, consuming around 181 million every year. But where do pretzels come from? Can we really credit one country with this tasty invention?

Air Date: July 2, 2024

How Can Invasive Species Redefine Food?

Invasive species can have major impacts on habitats and ecosystems, but how do they redefine the food we eat? Whether it’s whiskey made ...

Air Date: June 18, 2024

Delishtory: Food Fights

Food Fights

Which would you rather be pelted with - an orange, an old tomato, or a fruitcake?

Air Date: April 28, 2021

Kae Lani Palmisano in Delishtory: Not Your Grandma's Cinnamon

Not Your Grandma’s Cinnamon

The cinnamon you're noshing on today is not the same kind your Granny used to sprinkle in her recipes.

Air Date: April 14, 2021

Kae Lani Palmisano next to a popsicle poster in Delishtory: Accidental Food Inventions

Accidental Food Inventions

Kae Lani Palmisano tells the tales behind a panicked dish created when the chef was away and one young boy's backyard experiment.

Air Date: April 7, 2021

Kae Lani Palmisano in Delishtory: Champagne Foods

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You know, if it doesn't come from Kobe, it's really just sparkling beef.

Air Date: March 24, 2021

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