ENCORE: The History Of Pickles

An episode of the Sprung On Food podcast, hosted by Katherine Sprung, titled "ENCORE: The History Of Pickles" was published on September 3, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

September 3, 2025 ·25m · Sprung On Food

Summary

Resharing one of the top ranking episodes for a little end-of-summer break! Back with new episodes on September 9th!In this episode of Sprung on Food, host Kae Sprung delves into the fascinating history and cultural significance of pickles with guest Emily Lubin, dubbed the 'podcasting queen.' The conversation covers Emily's personal love for pickles, from her childhood memories to her favorite brands. The duo explores the ancient origins of pickling, its evolution through various civilizations, and its modern-day presence in pop culture and cuisine. They discuss fun facts, including a debate over whether cucumbers are fruits or vegetables, and the intriguing use of pickles for beauty and health. Emily's passion for pickles shines through as she shares charming anecdotes and makes a case for a 'pickle girl summer.'You can follow and support Emily Lubin here:https://open.spotify.com/show/07S7K0rNgZ02LHEhBe1ark?si=e0816a460cec48c9&nd=1&dlsi=ac963858627c4112https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rip-diets/id1513642330https://www.instagram.com/lubination See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfoodCheck back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprungYou can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:Website: http://katherinesprung.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprungTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprungLooking for tools and resources to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=katherine-sprungDescript: https://get.descript.com/nm1frs9a38kgAbout the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!00:00 Introduction to Pickles00:45 Emily Lubin's Pickle Passion09:14 Pickles in History09:26 Pickles in Ancient Civilizations13:06 Pickles in the Age of Exploration13:41 Pickles in Early America15:03 Napoleon and Food Preservation15:27 The Invention of Modern Canning15:37 Kosher Pickling in America16:21 The Rise of Vlasic Pickles21:23 Pickle Trivia and Fun Facts23:43 Pickle Community and Traditions

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