Episode 4: Tomatoes

This week, Sam gives us a synopsis of the food giant that is the tomato. We dive into issues of colonialism and watch as the tomato makes its way to the old world and back to the Americas to forever change the culinary milieu and solidify its position as the most popular fruit… yes, fruit. Citations: Alexander, William, Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World: A History, Grand Central Publishing, Hatchet Book Group, New York, 2022. Hyman, Clarissa, Tomato: A Global History, Reaktion Books Ltd., London, 2019. Barker, Charbel, “Mexican Posole Recipe,” My Latina Cooking, 2020. https://www.mylatinatable.com/mexican-pozole/ In episode reference:White Pozole is made by omitting the peppers and tomatoes. Ingredients include garlic, onion, salt, and water. Add hominy and pork or chicken cut into cubes and cooked until meat reaches temperature. Serve with the customary accoutrements. History Between Bites Theme Song:Nonesuch/Pres de Paris performed by Michele Mountain - https://soundcloud.com/michele-mountain-338908611/nonesuchpres-de-paris?in=michele-mountain-338908611/sets/podcast/s-nNFRRbFL0n1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Special guest appearance:Sam’s son can be heard in the background of the tasting portion. We apologize for his playing with bottle caps in the background, but you know… parenting. Social Media and Contact:Patreon.com/historybetweenbitesInstagram @historybetweenbitespod Facebook.com/[email protected] History Between Bites is a production of History Between Bites, LLC. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.