EPISODE · Mar 28, 2019 · 37 MIN
47. The History of the Bánh Mì
from The Land of Desire: French History and Culture · host Diana Stegall
“A symphony of a sandwich” Anthony Bourdain Important News: The Land of Desire is now streaming on Spotify! Get hungry, y’all. This week we’re taking a look at the darker side of French history by exploring the history of one of the world’s best sandwiches, the banh mi! Episode 47: “The History of the Bánh The post 47. The History of the Bánh Mì appeared first on The Land of Desire.
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This week, we’re taking an up-close look at the uglier side of French history: imperialism, racism, xenophobia, and the resilience of the communities who have had to survive under French power. The tale of the banh mi is a tale of oppression, revolution, desperation, innovation, creativity and above all, influence - flowing in both directions. So pour a little condensed milk in your coffee, pick up a mini baguette of happiness and settle in for the story of the banh mi: sandwich of the 21st century.
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