Curious Appetite

Let's get into the meaty topic of Hamburgers. Where did they come from? You will also get a few stories on how some of the most popular fast food retail chains got their start. Get ready for some juicy tales. And don't forget to participate in our poll question on Spotify, what are you favorite additions to a Hamburger!

We all love a cool, crisp salad but where did it come from originally? Discover the origins of lettuce (farther back than you would imagine) and the crazy stories and connections between popular salad dressings. I bet it will make you hungry.

The origins of ice cream are very cloudy and full of conflicting stories. Learn about why ice cream is steeped in Americana. How did ice cream sundae get its name? And the twisted tale of who invented the ice cream cone.

Pizza is an American favorite for just about any meal of the day. But where did pizza come from and when did it get popular here in the states. Also, learn about regional favorites as well as the history of some of the most popular pizza companies.

Where does chocolate come from and who invented it? This and other interesting facts will be discussed including the biographies of famous chocolate manufacturers and their popular chocolate candies.

Who doesn't love the smell of freshly popped popcorn? Corn has been around a long time but has popcorn also? We will explore the history of popcorn, a few of the major players and how popcorn and the movies became such an inseparable pair.

How long have we been drinking coffee and how did it spread all over the world? You'll learn about this and the origins of the word coffee. We will also discuss how Starbucks got it's name and the interesting connection between Starbucks and Peet's coffee.

Just about everybody loves to indulge in a doughnut from time to time. But where did they come from and what's with the hole in the center. Listen and learn more including the strange coincidence that puts two famous doughnut people separated by almost a century, less than a mile apart from each other. 

In this episode we will explore the origins of French Toast and determine if it really is from France. We will also discover tidbits on one of my favorite sandwiches, the Monte Cristo, and why it got so popular in the late 1960's.

This time we will find out about all things marshmallows. Where they came from, how they got popular and some of the people that helped bring this treat into the current age. We will also take a couple of side roads to discuss Peeps and S'Mores. Music by: https://www.bensound.com