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    Bites of History with Irene Walton

    Fun and quick food history lessons every week!
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    Episodes (60)

    Where Did Deviled Eggs Come From?!

    Where Did Deviled Eggs Come From?!

    I thought deviled eggs were created by some brilliant farm owner in the 50's or something, but it was such a joy to find out just how far back these favorite little appies (appetizers) go!! I loved learning about their etymology, and all of the different variations - I think you will, too!!

    🥚💛 Let me know if you're the deviled egg bandit at parties (like myself) in the comments down below!! 💛🥚

     

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Multi-Million Dollar Fruitcake Heist!

    The Multi-Million Dollar Fruitcake Heist!

    Who knew that fruitcake could have such a heavy history! Let's unpack the multi-million dollar heist that has given fruitcake an even trickier reputation than it already had!!

     

    🍍🎄 Do you like fruitcake?! 🍍🎄

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The History of Trick-or-Treating!

    The History of Trick-or-Treating!

    The history of this late October tradition goes back over 2000 years and has traveled across oceans to knock at your door on Halloween night, but why?! Let's go back to Ireland, over to England and across the Atlantic to learn about the sweet little history of Trick-or-Treating EEEHEHEHHEHEHEHHE (imagine I'm doing that evil witch laugh)!

     

    🎃🍬🍫 What's your favorite Halloween candy?! 🎃🍬🍫

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The History of Pumpkin Spice!

    The History of Pumpkin Spice!

    The history of this seasonal sensation goes way beyond the Starbucks favorite, but that's a pretty huge part of this autumnal craze as well - I think it's best you just dive in and find out yourself!

     

    🎃 What's your favorite fall flavor? 🎃

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Colorful History of Depression Era Glass!

    The Colorful History of Depression Era Glass!

    I had no idea all of the little nuances that lived in my beloved little glasswares!! Learn about what makes Depression Glass... Depression Glass!! Imperfections, colorways, patterns and more!! 

     

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Silly and Endearing History of Snapple!

    The Silly and Endearing History of Snapple!

    This week we learn about the billion-dollar company that started as a side hustle with three men who wanted to make juice and knew literally nothing about making juice!! It's cute and sweet!! Like Snapple! ☕️

     

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The 10 Cent Beer Night Brawl of 1974!

    The 10 Cent Beer Night Brawl of 1974!

    ⚾️🍺This week we talk about the promotional night that went very wrong in 1974! A ten-cent beer night (that had been done many times before) explodes into an all-out riot on a June night at the Cleveland, Ohio baseball stadium. Bases never returned, hot dogs thrown about, and fireworks chucked into bull pens are all part of this insane story!!⚾️🍺

     

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    🎶 Special thanks to Juliet Piper for the jingle that's still in your head: https://www.instagram.com/juliet.piper/?hl=en 

    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Boston Molasses Flood of 1919!

    The Boston Molasses Flood of 1919!

    While this fatal event sounds outlandish, or even made-up - I can assure you that it isn't. On a warm day in 1919 Boston's North End would be nearly swept up by millions of gallons of molasses leaving some for dead and other's lives permanently altered. 

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 3!)

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 3!)

    It's weird state food facts part three!!! From North Dakota to Wyoming!! Thank y'all for being here for all 50 states, and 50 whole episodes. I love ya :)

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 2!)

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 2!)

    It's weird state food facts part two!!! From Kentucky to North Carolina!!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 1!)

    Weirdest State Food Laws! (Part 1!)

    So many weird food-related laws in this little country!! From cannibalism to horse theft - stay tuned!!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Pappygate!! The 2013 Bourbon Mystery Solved?! (Part 2)

    Pappygate!! The 2013 Bourbon Mystery Solved?! (Part 2)

    This week we continue our bourbon brigade and try our best to uncover the mystery of what happened during the family-owned Bourbon theft of 2013 that is know colloquially known as "Pappygate"!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The World's Most Elusive Bourbon - Pappy Van Winkle!

    The World's Most Elusive Bourbon - Pappy Van Winkle!

    Pappy Van Winkle is one of the hardest and most expensive bottles to get in all of the United States, but it hasn't always been that way. Find out what happened to create a seedy underbelly and second hand market for this premiere family-run bourbon!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Kellogg Brothers Fight Dirty! (Part 2)

    The Kellogg Brothers Fight Dirty! (Part 2)

    John and Will are at it again in this week's episode! Make sure to listen to part one from last week if you haven't already!! Today the brothers go to court, need witnesses at family gatherings, and a medalling secretary gets in the way of their reconciliation!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Cereal & Mast*rba*ion (The History of Kellogg's!)

    Cereal & Mast*rba*ion (The History of Kellogg's!)

    John Harvey Kellogg was a true leader in the medical field in the late 1800s - he was FAR ahead of the times in many ways and FAR behind in others. Let's find out about this guy before we take a bite out of his cereal bowl!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    Are Guinness Beer and Guinness World Records In Bed Together?!

    Are Guinness Beer and Guinness World Records In Bed Together?!

    Guinness Beer and Guinness World Records - it's a pretty specific name, not like "Smith's World Records"! So, are they connected, or what's the word? We talk about brothers, game birds, and beer - oh my!!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The Nightmarish Story of Tarrare!

    The Nightmarish Story of Tarrare!

    Tarrare lived a cursed life. A man who was never full and resorted to despicable things to satiate his hunger. What was the cause? What did he eat? Found out today on Bites of History!

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The History of Bacon Being a Lie!

    The History of Bacon Being a Lie!

    Did you know that bacon has only been a breakfast food for the past 100 years? Before that the Beech-Nut Packaging Company could hardly sell the stuff once refrigeration came around. Join me this week to find out how Edward Bernays changed the way our mornings look! ☀️🥓

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The History of Typhoid Mary!

    The History of Typhoid Mary!

    Typhoid Mary was a medical marvel at the time. Carrying a deadly disease and not knowing it lead to the death of many as well as the livelihoods of even more being altered forever. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about the unknowingly noxious cook on this week's episode!! 

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en 

    The History of Aphrodisiacs!

    The History of Aphrodisiacs!

    Learn about the history and efficacy of the most popular aphrodisiacs - are they real? Do they work? Find out on this week's episode!! 

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    🎨 Special thanks to Amanda Sharpe for the incredible artwork: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanesharpe/?hl=en