CTP (S3E112) Words on Your Plate: Why Food Names Matter

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP (S3E112) Words on Your Plate: Why Food Names MatterExploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond  Mark Morton joins us to explore the fascinating origins of food words in his book "Cupboard Love: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities." We delve into the rich etymological history of everyday culinary terms and discover how language reveals our cultural past.• English food vocabulary developed through cultural interactions with Germanic, Norse, French, Latin, Greek, and indigenous languages• Many food names have surprising origins – "avocado" means "testicle" in its original language• Italian pasta names often have descriptive meanings – "vermicelli" (little worms), "spaghetti" (little strings)• Food expressions like "eating crow" and "humble pie" originated from class distinctions in food consumption• Regional naming differences across North America include "Bismarcks" (jelly donuts) and various terms for sandwiches• Historical inversions in food status – lobster was once poor people's food while organ meats were prized by nobility• Early alcoholic beverages like "small beer" were safer to consume than untreated water• Food words reflect cultural exchange, social hierarchies, and changing values throughout historyCupboard Love is available at all major book retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through local bookstores. Visit Mark Morton's website at markmorton.ca to learn more about his work. A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster