The Toasty Kettle Podcast

Today we are going to talk all about what is the original Krispy Kreme donut? Krispy Kreme always elicits a sort of nostalgia in my life. Growing up I was active in scouts. I participated in countless service projects that The post What is the Original Krispy Kreme Donut? appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today's episode is all about the History of Mustard. I have Barry Levenson on to talk all about the history of this humble condiment. Barry is the curator and owner of the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin. You won't The post History of Mustard: The Day Mustard Went to the Supreme Court appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today is a disgusting episode just for you. We take a journey through disgusting food from around the world with Andreas Ahrens. He is the director of the Disgusting Food Museum. We have a great conversation about what constitutes a The post Disgusting Food From Around The World: The Disgusting Food Museum appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered who came up with S'Mores? Today we are going to do a dive into the history of this amazing treat. Last year we did a small remodel. Part of that process was to purchase new furniture The post Who Came Up With S'Mores: The Perfect Camping Snack appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today is a special episode. I have Chef Darrell Johnson on to talk all about how to cook like your grandmother. Chef Darrell has 25 years of experience in the food industry. He has appeared on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen The post How to Cook Like Your Grandmother With Darrell Johnson appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

How much Domino's pizza can you eat? Today we are going to do a deep dive into the history of this iconic pizza chain. We are going to cover where they got their start and where they are at today. The post How Much Domino's Pizza Can You Eat? appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered who makes Sunkist soda? Today we are going to discuss the meteoric rise of America's #1 orange soda. The pandemic has deprived us of so many things. One item that disappeared quickly from store shelves was The post Who Makes Sunkist Soda: America's #1 Orange Soda appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

There is nothing more satisfying than a crisp apple with its sweetness apparent on the first bite. So where do apples come from? Today we have Tate Mathison on to talk all about the family fruit business, Stemilt Growers.  Tate The post Where Do Apples Come From: Interview With Tate Mathison appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

There are many disasters that happen all too often in today’s world. The great molasses flood was one for the ages. This unique disaster happened at a time when construction regulation was lax or non existent. Today we are going The post The Great Molasses Flood: How Boston Was Changed Forever appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

It’s no secret, this week’s episode is all about Jimmy John’s. I have often wondered, who is Jimmy John? Today we are going to dive deep into James John Liautaud and the sandwich empire he built. Warning! You may want The post Who Is Jimmy John: My Favorite Sandwich Unwrapped appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today I am going to talk all about Fritos and answering the all important question, what is a Frito pie? This iconic chip has led to the development of the humble Frito pie. This is a culinary masterpiece that is The post What is a Frito Pie: The Controversy Behind This Classic appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today’s episode continues the discussion on presidential food favorites. We cover the rest of the presidents in this fantastic second part to last week’s episode. I have more recipes in this episode. If you cook any of these presidential food The post Presidential Food Favorites: Modern Presidential Recipes (Part 2) appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

On today’s episode we are going to talk all about presidential food and what our President’s really eat. From George Washington’s simple love of cherries to Thomas Jefferson’s profound love for French cuisine, we’ve got you covered. A Presidential Food The post Presidential Food Favorites: What President’s Really Eat appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

On today's episode we are going to talk all about presidential food and what our President's really eat. From George Washington's simple love of cherries to Thomas Jefferson's profound love for French cuisine, we've got you covered. A Presidential Food The post Presidential Food Favorites: What President's Really Eat appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

The other day I was reading about Ruth Fertel and her contribution to food history. We all know that one person who cooks a mean steak. Today we are going to talk all about Ruth Fertel and how she earned The post Ruth Fertel: Putting The Ruth in Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

The other day I was reading about Ruth Fertel and her contribution to food history. We all know that one person who cooks a mean steak. Today we are going to talk all about Ruth Fertel and how she earned The post Ruth Fertel: Putting The Ruth in Ruth's Chris Steakhouse appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is a Scotch egg? The history of Scotch eggs is fascinating and contains some controversy. Many people and organizations claim to have invented this unique culinary creation. Everyone wants to say they were first. However, before I talk about The post What is a Scotch Egg: A Fascinating History of This Tasty Treat appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is a Scotch egg? The history of Scotch eggs is fascinating and contains some controversy. Many people and organizations claim to have invented this unique culinary creation. Everyone wants to say they were first. However, before I talk about The post What is a Scotch Egg: A Fascinating History of This Tasty Treat appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever heard of a Chinese Gooseberry? You might be asking yourself, “what is a Chinese gooseberry?” Today’s episode is going to take you on a long journey from California to New Zealand to China as we dive deep The post What Is A Chinese Gooseberry: How Kiwifruit Got Its Start appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever heard of a Chinese Gooseberry? You might be asking yourself, “what is a Chinese gooseberry?” Today's episode is going to take you on a long journey from California to New Zealand to China as we dive deep The post What Is A Chinese Gooseberry: How Kiwifruit Got Its Start appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

This week’s episode is all about what happens when snake oil salesmen become doctors in dangerous ways. These pseudo doctors became a main reason the FDA was formed and given teeth to go after harmful medicine. Today we are going The post Snake Oil Salesmen: How Patent Medicines Changed Food Forever (Part 2) appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

This week's episode is all about what happens when snake oil salesmen become doctors in dangerous ways. These pseudo doctors became a main reason the FDA was formed and given teeth to go after harmful medicine. Today we are going The post Snake Oil Salesmen: How Patent Medicines Changed Food Forever (Part 2) appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

I’m sure you have heard the term “snake oil salesman.” However, have you ever stopped to wonder how that term came to be? Snake oil salesmen got their name from Clark Stanley’s Snake Oil Liniment. It was mineral oil that The post Snake Oil Salesmen: How Patent Medicines Changed Food Forever (Part1) appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

I'm sure you have heard the term “snake oil salesman.” However, have you ever stopped to wonder how that term came to be? Snake oil salesmen got their name from Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment. It was mineral oil that The post Snake Oil Salesmen: How Patent Medicines Changed Food Forever (Part1) appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Food superstitions are fun myths that are rooted deep in history. Some of them go far enough back to be woven into our DNA and cultural identity. Today’s episode is going to do a deeper dive into several of these The post Food Superstitions: A Few Ways Food Is Bringing Bad Luck appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Food superstitions are fun myths that are rooted deep in history. Some of them go far enough back to be woven into our DNA and cultural identity. Today's episode is going to do a deeper dive into several of these The post Food Superstitions: A Few Ways Food Is Bringing Bad Luck appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

The history of gingerbread houses is fascinating. This time of year always makes me think of the treats of the season. Nothing screams Christmas like a gingerbread house. I have great memories growing up of making simple gingerbread houses. I The post The History of Gingerbread Houses: A Christmas Classic appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

The history of gingerbread houses is fascinating. This time of year always makes me think of the treats of the season. Nothing screams Christmas like a gingerbread house. I have great memories growing up of making simple gingerbread houses. I The post The History of Gingerbread Houses: A Christmas Classic appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today's episode is all about food rationing and victory gardens during WWI and WWII. Have you ever wondered what a victory garden is? During WWI and WWII, there were serious food shortages in Europe. Overnight a generation of farmers and The post What Are Victory Gardens: Hidden Heroes of WWII appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today’s episode is all about food rationing and victory gardens during WWI and WWII. Have you ever wondered what a victory garden is? During WWI and WWII, there were serious food shortages in Europe. Overnight a generation of farmers and The post What Are Victory Gardens: Hidden Heroes of WWII appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Who is Marie Callender? We've seen the pies in the grocery store, but many are surprised to know Marie Callender was a real person. Her story and history are a rags to riches tale that would make any American proud. The post Who Is Marie Callender: The Queen of Pie appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Who is Marie Callender? We’ve seen the pies in the grocery store, but many are surprised to know Marie Callender was a real person. Her story and history are a rags to riches tale that would make any American proud. The post Who Is Marie Callender: The Queen of Pie appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Banana pudding has a rich and storied history. I can't think of few things that ring the bells of nostalgia quite like banana pudding. Have you ever wondered is banana pudding southern? Today's episode dives deep into how this favorite The post Is Banana Pudding Southern: Let's Dig In appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Banana pudding has a rich and storied history. I can’t think of few things that ring the bells of nostalgia quite like banana pudding. Have you ever wondered is banana pudding southern? Today’s episode dives deep into how this favorite The post Is Banana Pudding Southern: Let’s Dig In appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

I am someone who is incredibly passionate about sausage. I have eaten Jimmy Dean sausage more times than I can count. However, I never stopped to ask myself, who was Jimmy Dean? Today's episode is a deeper dive into the The post Who Was Jimmy Dean: Sausage Reinvented appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

I am someone who is incredibly passionate about sausage. I have eaten Jimmy Dean sausage more times than I can count. However, I never stopped to ask myself, who was Jimmy Dean? Today’s episode is a deeper dive into the The post Who Was Jimmy Dean: Sausage Reinvented appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered how trick or treating came to be? On today's episode we are going to visit the candy graveyard and dive deep into the history of Halloween. The tradition of dressing up in costume and going door The post Welcome to the Candy Graveyard: The History of Halloween appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered how trick or treating came to be? On today’s episode we are going to visit the candy graveyard and dive deep into the history of Halloween. The tradition of dressing up in costume and going door The post Welcome to the Candy Graveyard: The History of Halloween appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

A few weeks ago we had an episode all about the history of the Po' Boy sandwich. Gendusa Bakery was at the core of that discussion. As I learned more about Gendusa Bakery, I knew I had to get them The post Gendusa Bakery With Jason Gendusa: A NOLA Staple appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

A few weeks ago we had an episode all about the history of the Po’ Boy sandwich. Gendusa Bakery was at the core of that discussion. As I learned more about Gendusa Bakery, I knew I had to get them The post Gendusa Bakery With Jason Gendusa: A NOLA Staple appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today's show is focused on fun facts about cereal. Growing up, cereal was a huge treat. My parents wanted us to have a balanced breakfast and they were also budget conscious. As a result, we had an endless supply of The post Fun Facts About Cereal: The Epic Breakfast Battle appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Today’s show is focused on fun facts about cereal. Growing up, cereal was a huge treat. My parents wanted us to have a balanced breakfast and they were also budget conscious. As a result, we had an endless supply of The post Fun Facts About Cereal: The Epic Breakfast Battle appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered what is a saucier? Do you know what Georges Auguste Escoffier contributed to the culinary world? You are going to learn the answers to those questions and more on today's episode. Today is all about French The post What is a Saucier: How the French Changed the World appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered what is a saucier? Do you know what Georges Auguste Escoffier contributed to the culinary world? You are going to learn the answers to those questions and more on today’s episode. Today is all about French The post What is a Saucier: How the French Changed the World appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is a Michelin Star? Anyone who pays any attention to the happenings in the culinary world will have heard this term. However, not many people, myself included, have a firm understanding of what a Michelin Star is. Today's episode The post What is a Michelin Star: The Pinnacle of Culinary Achievement appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is a Michelin Star? Anyone who pays any attention to the happenings in the culinary world will have heard this term. However, not many people, myself included, have a firm understanding of what a Michelin Star is. Today’s episode The post What is a Michelin Star: The Pinnacle of Culinary Achievement appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered, What is a Po' Boy? Every once in awhile I add a dish to my food bucket list. Right near the top is a Po' Boy in New Orleans. Today we are going to do a The post What is a Po' Boy: Digging Into This New Orleans Classic appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Have you ever wondered, What is a Po’ Boy? Every once in awhile I add a dish to my food bucket list. Right near the top is a Po’ Boy in New Orleans. Today we are going to do a The post What is a Po’ Boy: Digging Into This New Orleans Classic appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is an MRE? You may have heard all about MREs. They have become a staple in a soldier's diet while on deployment. On today's show, we are going to talk all about the history behind military rations and how The post What is an MRE: The History of Military Rations appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

What is an MRE? You may have heard all about MREs. They have become a staple in a soldier’s diet while on deployment. On today’s show, we are going to talk all about the history behind military rations and how The post What is an MRE: The History of Military Rations appeared first on Toasty Kettle.

Space travel is easily one of my favorite things to fantasize about. I'm a sci-fi junkie! Lately I've been wondering about what do astronauts eat? For today's show we are going to go beyond earth to explore space food! Last The post What Do Astronauts Eat: Space Food on Steroids appeared first on Toasty Kettle.