Where Did This Come From?

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Meet Trevor and Laura. They're married and like to do a lot of different things together. But what got them together initially is that they love to eat, they like to drink, and they love to learn how their favorite foods and beverages came to be. In each episode of this podcast, they'll talk about something delicious, and answer the question, 'Where Did This Come From?'

Trevor Bernatchez & Laura Veckerelli


    • Jun 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES

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    Minisode 7: S'mores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 14:50


    In this week's minisode, we're breaking down one of the most iconic summertime treats...S'mores! Listen in and learn how this sticky snack became a campfire classic.

    Episode 7: Rosé

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 28:03


    It's officially summertime because this week we're talking all about Rosé! Grab a glass and listen in to learn how this pink drink became the toast of the town.

    Minisode 6: Hamburgers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 16:06


    Happy Memorial Day everybody! Here at WDTCF, we celebrating the holiday with a little Hamburger History! While you're warming up the grill, listen in and learn how this European delicacy was transformed into an American classic!

    Episode 6: Bagels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 30:42


    We're back and we're getting things rolling for the second half of Season 2 by taking a look at the history of bagels! Listen in and learn how bagels went from a neighborhood delicacy to a national breakfast staple!

    Minisode 5: Snickers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 14:51


    Hungry? Why wait? Listen to this week's minisode to learn all about the history of the Snicker bar and why trick-or-treating will always be better at night!

    Episode 5: Wine in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 30:25


    Did the American wine industry get its start with Vikings?! Listen to this week's episode of WDTCF to learn the truth...cheers!

    Minisode 4: Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 14:23


    We're keeping it classy this week at WDTCF because Laura and Trevor are talking all about the classic Martini in this week's Minisode! Tune in and learn how this legendary cocktail got its beginnings...cheers!

    Episode 4: Parmigiano Reggiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 33:05


    In this episode, Laura and Trevor are getting cheesy because they're talking about the history of Parmigiano Reggiano! Listen in and learn how this Italian staple has been made for almost 1,000 years.

    Minisode 3: Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 15:06


    Which came first, the chocolate chip or the Chocolate Chip Cookie? Listen in to this week's minisode and hear all about one of the most famous desserts ever created in America!

    Episode 3: Maple Syrup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 33:12


    This week's topic is pretty sweet because Laura and Trevor are talking all about Maple Syrup! Listen in to learn the history of how this sticky treat has been made and enjoyed for centuries.

    Minisode 2: Nutella

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 15:27


    It's another Minisode Monday and this time around we're talking about Nutella! Listen in to learn how this sweet treat made went from a regional favorite to a world-wide staple in over 170 countries.

    Episode 2: Bánh Mì

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 30:57


    This week we're taking a look at the history of the Bánh Mì sandwich. One of the oldest examples of fusion cuisine, listen in to hear how this tasty treat came to be!

    Minisode 1: Margarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 12:06


    For our first Minisode, Laura is shaking things up by taking a quick look at the history of the Margarita. Listen in to learn the story of the world's most famous tequila tipple!

    Episode 1: King Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 33:53


    It's time to let the good times roll in the first episode of Season 2 of WDTCF! This week, Laura and Trevor are taking a look at the history of King Cake and how it became a Mardi Gras staple. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

    Episode 20: Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 37:49


    In the Season 1 finale of WDTCF, Laura and Trevor are popping the cork on Champagne! Listen in to learn how this bubbly beverage became the symbol of drinking luxury.

    Episode 19: Gingerbread

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 30:51


    Run, run, as fast as you can...this week's episode is all about gingerbread! Listen in as Laura takes us through the history of a holiday favorite.

    Episode 18: Tea w/Bradley Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 42:43


    It's tea time on this episode of WDTCF as Laura and Trevor are joined by Certified Tea Sommelier Bradley Shannon. Listen in to learn about the fascinating and nuanced history of tea!

    Episode 17: Prohibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 37:59


    Raise a glass and join Trevor and Laura for this episode of WDTCF where they take look at the rise and fall of Prohibition in America.

    Episode 16: Brunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 32:35


    Get those Mimosas and Bloody Marys ready to go because this episode of WDTCF is all about Brunch! Listen in as Laura and Trevor talk about where Brunch started and how it became a popular weekend event.

    Episode 15: Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 36:48


    It's a very special Thanksgiving episode of WDTCF this week! Listen in as Laura and Trevor dive into the history of the holiday and America's favorite sides for the feast of the year.

    Episode 14: Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 37:37


    In this episode of WDTCF, Laura and Trevor go nuts for donuts!! Listen in to learn how these tasty treats evolved through the years and even helped soldiers through the first world war.

    Episode 13: Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 38:33


    On this episode of Where Did This Come From?, Trevor is buzzing about one of the most popular beverages in the world. Listen in to learn all about coffee!

    Episode 12: Birthday Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 36:26


    Ever wonder why we light pastry on fire to celebrate our birthdays every year? In this episode, Laura takes us through the history and evolution of birthday cake!

    Episode 11: Absinthe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 38:33


    In our first Halloween special, we're talking about one of the most mystical beverages every created...Absinthe! Listen in as Trevor tell us the story of the world's spookiest spirit.

    Episode 10: Hot Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 33:27


    Just in time for the World Series, Laura is teaching us all about the history of hot dogs! Listen in to hear how this German delicacy became synonymous with America's pastime. 

    Episode 9: Märzen/Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 36:29


    Since Oktoberfest was cancelled in 2020, we thought we'd try to bring it to you on the show! Listen in as Trevor tells the story of Märzen and how this beer style became synonymous with the festival it's named after. Prost!!

    Episode 8: Sourdough w/Cory Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 43:44


    In this episode, we're talking with our friend and professional baker Cory Clarke about sourdough! Listen in to a conversation that's part history lesson, part baking lesson, and part life lesson.

    Episode 7: Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 39:21


    In this week's episode, Trevor is taking us on a trip to a little place called Napoli where pizza's origin story begins. Listen in to learn how it has evolved from its humble roots to become a dinner staple around the globe!

    Episode 6: Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 36:29


    In this week's episode, Laura talks about one of our favorite desserts...pie! Listen in to learn how this sweet (or savory) treat has evolved over the centuries. 

    Episode 5: Burgundy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 42:36


    In this episode of Where Did This Come From?, Trevor dives headfirst into a wine barrel to talk all about Burgundy! Listen in to hear how one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world came to be.

    Episode 4: Tacos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 34:10


    In this episode of Where Did This Come From?, we taco-bout Laura's favorite food. You guessed it...tacos! Listen in to find out about the first tacos and how they became a household staple here in the U.S. 

    Episode 3: Lobster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 42:15


    In this episode of Where Did This Come From?, Trevor claws his way through the history of lobster! Listen in to hear how this incredible crustacean became a symbol of luxury dining around the world.

    Episode 2: Ice Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 34:16


    In this week's episode of Where Did This Come From?, Laura gives us the inside scoop on the history of ice cream!

    Episode 1: Rum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 34:55


    In the pilot episode of Where Did This Come From?, Trevor and Laura track the history of rum from New Guinea to New England. Listen in to learn how this cocktail staple shaped America as we know it.

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