Laura Gelfand
Eating the Past Host-
Host Evelyn Funda quizzes Eating the Past's Laura Gelfand and Jamie Sanders on their knowledge of birthday celebrations and food from around the globe. -
This week Eating the Past hosts continue their theme of birthday cakes, from the industrial revolution to the convenience and affordability of a cake in a box. -
What better way to mark this milestone than with a food that highlights how we celebrate the passage of time. This week begins this three part series about the history of birthday cakes. -
Host Laura Gelfand talks with author Mariaelena Huambachano on her book "Recovering Our Ancestral Foodways: Indigenous Traditions as a Recipe for Living Well." -
Host Laura Gelfand continues the comfort food theme by sharing one of her favorite comfort soups, Tuscan ribollita. -
This week Laura Gelfand takes up the theme of comfort food with David Wall, Professor of Film Studies at Utah State University. They discuss why beans on toast are a core comfort food for Brits. -
Eating the Past kicks off a new season introducing new hosts: Evelyn Funda, professor emerita of English at USU and Sarah Berry, USU digital archivist, University Libraries. -
This is a rebroadcast from August 2024This week Laura Gelfand explores how and why water has flavor with Dr. Christy Spackman, author of "The Taste of Water: Sensory Perception and the Making of an Industrialized Beverage." -
Host Laura Gelfand explores the history of mince pies and the popularity of the Christmas treat in Britain. -
This week Laura Gelfand explores the ancient origins of fruitcake, a family favorite treat for the holidays.
