Episode 22: A Fool and His Nutmeg

Recap In this episode we learn about the history of nutmeg and the Banda Islands in Indonesia. Per usual, white people show up and ruin everything. Unlike most of our stories, however, there’s a somewhat happy ending. Listen Research Photos Sources Atlas Obscura The Atlantic NPR BCC

Episode 21: Adult Horse Girl Energy

Recap In this episode we discuss the upsetting history of bananas and where Bananas Foster got its name. The difference between horse girl and dolphin girl energy was a heated topic of discussion. Listen Research Photos Sources NPR HealthyWay University of Pittsburgh Smithsonian The Economist

Episode 20: Paddy LuPony

Recap Melissa blows everyone’s mind in Episode 20 by introducing Aimee & Kate to Milk Punch and the process behind making it- a drink that sounds disgusting but is actually delicious. Aimee, meanwhile, shares the history of American Cheese, and a dish that sounds disgusting, and is disgusting: Cheese Supper Dish. Listen Research Photos Sources…