Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón
My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejon are back to take an even bigger bite out of the most delicious food and its history. This season features more of what you lo...
Whether forced or by choice, our dishes and culinary traditions are constantly being adapted due to migration. This week, Eva and Maite discuss the Sephardic Jewish roots in some of their favorite Mexican dishes, including cabrito (roasted kid goat) and albondigas (meatballs). They welcome medieval scholar, chef and author of Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews, Hélène Jawhara Piñer, to the show to talk about one of their favorite topics, tortillas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
21:25
Popcorn!
Who popped corn first? What early recipes used popcorn as an ingredient? Who invented the popcorn machine? Who brought popcorn to the movies? From garlands worn by young Aztec girls to honor of the rain god, Tlaloc, to a beloved movie treat around the world, Eva and Maite get into the rich history of our favorite snack… popcorn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
22:39
Sweet as Honey
With spring coming, honeybees are busy foraging nectar and pollen from blooming flowers. From ancient foraging to the modern day farmer’s market - E+M celebrate the rich symbolism of bees and the magical honey-making process in this special episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
23:46
South Texas and Life on the Rancho
In this episode, Eva and Maite continue their exploration of the South Texas lands they grew up in. They share stories of hunting and digging for arrowheads and welcome chef and Texas food historian Adán Medrano to the show. Together they reflect on how the land can tell stories about the daily lives of the people who have lived on it, the animals that have inhabited it, and the changes it has undergone over time. https://adanmedrano.com/cookbook-author-adan-medrano/ https://texasindigenousfood.org https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Social-Conquest-of-Earth/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
35:52
The Spicy World of Spices (and Mole!)
Eva and Maite start the episode talking about the complexity of moles and how this ubiquitous Mexican dish melds together flavors, textures, cooking techniques, and spices (!) from around the world. They then delve into the rich and spicy history of spices, which were once so desired by wealthy Europeans they kicked off the Age of Exploration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón
Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejon are back to take an even bigger bite out of the most delicious food and its history. This season features more of what you love: family stories from Eva and Maite, fascinating facts on the yummiest ingredients from their culture, interviews with food enthusiasts, chefs, and historians plus on-location episodes that bring you closer to the hidden history of your favorite foods. Oh, and lots more taste testing, drink making, and recipes for you to try at home.
Listen to Hungry for History every Thursday and learn more about the dishes and drinks you grew up enjoying while discovering the origins of new favs too.
![Podcast [REDACTED] History](https://www.radio.net/podcast-images/175/redacted-history.jpeg?version=55ac7a6c40d1d2b18edfc4f0681baec1)
USA