Learn why tomato sauce is called ketchup, what people ate in ancient Mesopotamia and how Kyle MacLachlan makes a “damn fine cherry pie”.
Welcome to Australia’s freshest food podcast. Established in February this year, The Pass is an interview-packed guide to some of the world’s top eating experiences. Hosted by Magdalena Roze, the podcast ventures into the food lives of world-class chefs, food critics, writers and restaurateurs who candidly take us on journeys of their favourite places and tastes at home and away. Interviewees include Sarah Wilson, David Prior and Kylie Kwong, and all of the episodes are recorded outside of a studio – making for a casual, conversational atmosphere.
Ever wondered why tomato sauce is called ketchup? Or where to find saffron on the dark web? Ingredipedia is a self-declared “factual food fight” in podcast form. Every episode, Melbourne hosts Emily Naismith and Ben Birchall choose one ingredient and present three mind-blowing facts, anecdotes or uses for it. These delicious tidbits are ideal for sprucing up the blackboard outside your cafe, or to add some depth into the descriptions on your bistro’s menu.
For a dose of caffeinated enjoyment, the Cat & Cloud Coffee podcast provides episodes filled with knowledge and coffee chat from professional baristas Chris and Jared, based in Santa Cruz, US. Both have both placed in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times and regularly tour the country for regional championships and training. They are passionate about sharing their love and extensive knowledge of coffee to the world. The podcast features interesting guests and is always packed with enthusiasm and a healthy spoonful of silliness.
How does one season their food with sound? And how does Kyle MacLachlan make damn fine cherry pie? As the Burnt Toast podcast informs us, food intersects with our lives in more ways than we think. Hosted by Kenzi Wilbur and the team at internet sensation Food52, this is a fun, witty podcast for those who love cooking and want to know more about the philosophy of food and its integral place in our lives.
Culinary historian Linda Pelaccio takes us on a weekly adventure through the history of food and food culture around the world. With lively conversation between scholars, authors and “culinary chroniclers”, Pelaccio provides fascinating insights into the past and present of what we eat, along with great dinner party quips. From ancient Mesopotamian feasts through to Julia Child, and alcohol in the Prohibition era, A Taste of the Past has food history covered.
