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Food Non-Fiction

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★★★★★
4.6
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This podcast has
76 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Lillian Yang
Explicit
No
Date created
2015/03/13
Latest episode
2025/12/01
Average duration
18 min.
Release period
235 days

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Food Non-Fiction tells the incredible true stories behind food. We look forward to taking you on this wild food journey - through history, and around the world. Think of us as food historians, food scientists, and food journalists.

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Big News! We're Launching on YouTube.
2025/12/01
Hey foodbuffs! It's time for a new beginning - we're moving this channel to YouTube. Please support the channel by going to YouTube and subscribing to Food Non-Fiction. Thank you so much for your support over the years.  Much love,  Lillian
#73 Ignacio Nicknamed Nacho
2020/10/21
This Food Non-Fiction episode tells the incredible true story of nachos. This snack was created by and named after Ignacio Anaya who's nickname was Nacho.
When Impossible Burgers Became Possible
2020/04/14
This Food Non-Fiction episode tells the incredible true story of meat alternatives. We talk about the early history of meat alternatives and then we talk to the Impossible Foods team to understand how this modern meat alternative was created.
Pass the Tofurky
2019/05/20
This is an in-depth interview with the wonderful person who created Tofurky. Seth Tibbott founded Turtle Island Foods which is still a family owned company today. 
Craft Beer Beginnings
2018/12/24
This is the story of the beginnings of craft beer. We tell you how this "craft beer" concept emerged. In this episode, we interviewed John Holl - a beer expert and journalist, Renee DeLuca - the daughter of the craft beer pioneer Jack McAuliffe, and professor Michael Lewis who has taught brewing for decades. 
The Oreo Story
2018/08/24
This is the story of where Oreo came from, how it got its name, and who designed the cookie.
Kombucha: The Tea of Immortality
2018/06/18
Kombucha has been referred to as the tea of immortality. So where did it come from and what are the actual health benefits? In this episode, we talk to the experts to learn about the history and the process of brewing kombucha.
Nutella Since Napoleon
2017/12/31
In this Food Non-Fiction podcast episode, we talk about the origins of Nutella - starting from when cocoa met hazelnut!
The Monastery Breweries
2017/11/01
In this Food Non-Fiction podcast episode, we talk to one of the authors of Trappist Beer Travels. Caroline Wallace and her two co-authors visited the 11 Trappist monastery breweries, learning the stories and history behind each of these breweries.  Here is a link to the book website for Trappist Beer Travels
And This Led to Corn Flakes
2017/07/31
Lots of people know the story of how cornflakes were created - this is the story of why. Thank You To Our Interviewee: Dr. Brian Wilson Thank You To Looperman Artists: Melody 126 Beats by Purge Ambellient by Danke Edm pluck for intro by capostipite Edm synth for verse by capostipite
How Fondue Became Popular
2017/07/02
This is the origin story of fondue and how it became a popular dish. Thank You To Our Interviewee: Belinda Hulin Thank You To Looperman Artists: Poppy Acoustic (parts 1, 2, and 3) by BradoSanz Edm pluck_for_intro by capostipite EDM Trap Perc Melody by 7venth12
Tony the Tiger
2017/05/22
This Food Non-Fiction podcast episode is about the famous cereal mascot - Tony the Tiger. Thanks to Looperman Artists for the Music: Apollo by SANTIAGOO  
The Palace Kitchen
2017/03/06
In this Food Non-Fiction episode, we talk to Peter Brears about what it was like to work in King Henry VIII's kitchen.  Thank you to our interviewee: Peter Brears - author of "Cooking & Dining in Tudor & Early Stuart England" Thank you to Looperman artists: Bright Absurdity - Hip-hop Piano by JulietStarling xxiii Sampled Medieval Italian Acoustic Guitar by Julietstarling Artisticstrings HD Part 1 by Jawadalblooshi Dusted Jazz Loop by LeuNatic Brass - 10 - 130 Bpm by SoleilxLune AV Melody Loop 4 by Angelicvibes
Turnspit Dogs
2017/01/29
This is the incredible true story of Turnspit Dogs.  The turnspit dog is an extinct breed of dog. This breed was used in kitchens to turn roasting spits back when roasting was done over an open fire, rather than in an oven. The earliest known reference to to this breed is in a book called "De Canibus Britannicis" by Dr. Caius. In this book, which was published in 1570, turnspit dogs were described as a kitchen service dog.  Turnspit dogs were put into wooden wheels (that looked like giant hamster wheels), and made to run inside the wheel, which turned a chain, which turned the spit.  Thank You to Our Interviewee: Ciara Farrell from The Kennel Club Thank You to this Looperman Artist for the Music: Melody by Slice0fCake
The Carrot Myth
2016/12/01
Did your parents ever tell you that carrots improve your night vision? Have you ever heard that this is a myth? So what is the real story? Thank You to Our Interviewee: Maya Hirschman from The Secrets of Radar Museum Thank You to This Looperman Artist for the Music: Piano Loop Will-Power 94 by designedimpression Special Thanks to Public Service Broadcasting for the Music: Visit their site!

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4.6 out of 5
266 reviews
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csthtg 2023/01/09
Love your podcast
I am enjoying your podcast! Thank you!
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Cade Baccus 2021/06/11
We Need New Episodes!
We need new episodes!
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Scp114 2021/04/06
Another helping please!
I just found this podcast and have listened to about 5 episodes already. The hosts are wonderful, the topics are diverse and interesting, and the qual...
★★★★★
snowyfootprint 2021/02/25
Food Non Fiction
I am sorry not to see any new podcasts since October. Is this discontinued?
★★★★★
ShreyaMenon 2021/01/25
Fun Food Facts!
Love how interesting the topics are. So many topics I would’ve never thought about and for a food nerd like me, I am overjoyed to grow my compelling f...
★★★★★
beyond_curry 2020/09/10
Interesting content
After listening to all the episodes I can easily say that this is one of the best podcasts on food facts and history. Lot of fun stuff to learn from .
★★★★★
hbjk0101 2020/08/25
Concise, informative, interesting!
Not too long, you get right to the point of the episode and don’t waste words! The topics are interesting niche subjects about things I’ve never even ...
★★★★★
Nise-nise 2020/02/02
Great content!
I’m so glad I stumbled across this podcast. The subjects are well researched and have very interesting guest speakers. I can’t to see what’s in sto...
★★★★☆
bleubleuorange 2020/07/01
Good content
Thank you for this informative and entertaining podcast!!! I’m missing a little bit of a critical eye on the products/research that’s being presented.
★★★★☆
MartinforPresident 2020/03/01
Good stories!
I found this podcast during a food related search. I’m happy I did! They research each topic well, and it satisfies my “nerdy”ness for food related fa...
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