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Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

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Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

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South Texas and Life on the Rancho 35:52

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In this episode, Eva and Maite continue their exploration of the South Texas lands they grew up in. They share stories of hunting and digging for arrowheads and welcome chef and Texas food historian Adán Medrano to the show. Together they reflect on how the land can tell stories about the daily lives of the people who have lived on it, the animals that have inhabited it, and the changes it has undergone over time. https://adanmedrano.com/cookbook-author-adan-medrano/ https://texasindigenousfood.org https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Social-Conquest-of-Earth/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Spicy World of Spices (and Mole!) 27:55

il y a environ 8 jours27:55

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Eva and Maite start the episode talking about the complexity of moles and how this ubiquitous Mexican dish melds together flavors, textures, cooking techniques, and spices (!) from around the world. They then delve into the rich and spicy history of spices, which were once so desired by wealthy Europeans they kicked off the Age of Exploration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can All You Can! 28:03

il y a environ 15 jours28:03

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Food preservation has been around for centuries and canned foods are an essential part of our modern-day pantries. From Nicholas Appert in France to John Mason in the U.S. and Don Clemente Jacques in Mexico, in this episode Eva and Maite talk about some of the key characters in the history of canning and pickling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Huevo! A Brief History of Eggs 21:15

il y a environ 22 jours21:15

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With the rising cost of eggs, Eva and Maite decided to dive into the history of one of the most versatile kitchen staples. Who ate eggs first? When did the chicken become domesticated? Why are eggs sold by the dozen? Why are some eggs blue? Learn that and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Guatemalan Comfort Foods 29:24

il y a environ 29 jours29:24

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In this episode Eva and Maite talk Guatemalan comfort foods with Guatemala born and raised actor and host of the new podcast, Greatest Escapes, Arturo Castro. They talk about the rich history of the region and uncover how some staple ingredients - like bananas and coffee - have been tied to political instability and conflict. Maite visits the Guatemalan Night Market in Los Angeles with food writer Bill Esparza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Restaurant Community in the Wake of the LA Wildfires 25:22

il y a 5 weeks25:22

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In the wake of the LA Wildfires, Eva and Maite welcome Antonio Diaz, an Emmy-award winning and James Beard Award-nominated filmmaker and founder of Life & Thyme to the show. They discuss the restaurant as the soul of a community, how the LA restaurant industry has come together to help those in need, the precarious nature of the restaurant business, and what we can do to help. Life & Thyme: https://lifeandthyme.com + IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeandthyme Antonio’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/liberateantonio/ Independent Hospitality Coalition: https://www.ihcla.org Feed the Streets: https://www.feedthestreets.info Hollywood Food Coalition: https://hofoco.org National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON): https://ndlon.org Pasadena Community Job Center: http://pasadenajobcenter.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Enslavement to Freedom: Black Seminoles and the Mascogos 23:13

il y a 6 weeks23:13

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Black Seminoles were led to freedom in Northern Mexico where they settled in El Nacimiento in the 1800s. Their Mexican descendants, the Mascogos, have a transnational history that spans borders. Eva and Maite explore this rich history, the cookbook Recetario Mascogo de Coahuila, and Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the U.S. since 2021 that has been celebrated in El Nacimiento since 1865. They welcome Dr. Maria Hammack, a scholar and historian whose work bridges histories of liberation and abolition, and Windy Goodloe and Corina Torralba of the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association to the show. Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association: https://www.seminolecemeteryassociation.com Dr. María Esther Hammack: https://mariaestherhammack.me Recetario Mascogo de Coahuila: https://contigoenladistancia.cultura.gob.mx/detalle/recetario-mascogo-de-coahuila See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Freedom Fighters in Mexico and Texas 28:37

il y a 7 weeks28:37

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In the years before the Civil War, many enslaved people found freedom in Mexico, where slavery was abolished 36 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. In the first of a two-part series on Freedom Fighters, Eva and Maite explore the Southern route of the Underground Railroad and meet Silvia Webber, often referred to as the Harriet Tubman of Texas. They welcome Dr. Maria Hammack, a scholar and historian whose work bridges histories of liberation and abolition, Sofia Bravo and OJ and Leslie Treviño of the Webber Family Preservation Project to the show. Webber Family Preservation Project: http://wfpptx.org/projects.html#/ Dr. María Esther Hammack: https://mariaestherhammack.me Texas Runaway Slave Project: https://digital.sfasu.edu/digital/collection/RSP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From China to San Francisco and Mexicali 22:59

il y a 8 weeks22:59

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When people plant their flag in a new country, they do it first though food. In this episode, Eva and Maite talk about the often painful history of Chinese migration to the United States and Mexico and celebrate the rich Chinese contribution to both country’s food-ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Ceviche to Sashimi and the Origins of Nikkei Cuisine 22:15

il y a 9 weeks22:15

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Eva and Maite take a dive into the history of raw fish consumption from ancient Peru and Japan and its possible introductions to Mexico. They explore how ceviche developed into the dish we love today thanks to Japanese immigration to Peru which led to the development of the country’s Nikkei cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Celebrating Food in a Cup 24:12

il y a 10 weeks24:12

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From Birria Ramen to Esquites, Eva and Maite kick off 2025 exploring the fusion of cultures that can be found when enjoying street food that you can eat in a cup! Plus - Los Angeles based food writer, Bill Esparza, joins the show to discuss how food can build community especially for immigrants planting their flag in a new country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TASTE BUDS: Tex-Mex Food (Rewind) 28:23

il y a 11 weeks28:23

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Listen to Hungry for History from the beginning! Enjoy this rewind episode from Season One. Eva and Maite take a trip down memory lane as they explore the unique past of Tex-Mex food. From the unknown history of the San Antonio Chili Queens to the difference between Tejano and Chicano, the ladies dive into the rich cuisine that is Tex-Mex. Maite's Chili Queen-Style Chile con Carne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TASTE BUDS: Vanilla (Rewind) 29:49

il y a 11 weeks29:49

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Listen to Hungry for History from the beginning! Enjoy this rewind episode from Season One. Eva and Maite travel to Papantla, Mexico - home of vanilla. Founded by the Totonacs, vanilla's first cultivators, the city of Papantla is the perfect place to explore the history of this edible orchid native to Mexico. Plus, Maite attends a Voladores de Papantla rain ceremony and Eva pollinates a vanilla bean at a farm called, Gaya Vanilla . Vanilla Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets 2 vanilla beans, spilt lengthwise and seeds scraped salt and pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 a cup of heavy cream 1/2 a cup of ricotta Instructions: Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and, using a mallet, pound to 1/3-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the onion until soft and transparent. Add the vanilla seeds to the onions and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Place the vanilla infused onions and butter in a blender along with the heavy cream and ricotta. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the skillet set over low heat and cook for about 3 mins. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer over low heat for about 5 mins. Enjoy with corn tortillas and fried plantains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Devil's Wine: Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava 23:34

il y a 11 weeks23:34

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Eva and Maite ring in the new year by popping open a bottle of sparkling and diving into the history of Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava! Happy New Year, ya’ll. See ya in 2025. - Eva and Maite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TASTE BUDS: The Tortilla (Rewind) 27:12

il y a 12 weeks27:12

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Listen to Hungry for History from the beginning! Enjoy this rewind episode from Season One. Eva and Maite kick off the series with the tortilla, a staple in Mexican cuisine and the source of a centuries-long conundrum... corn or wheat? The women taste test Eva’s homemade flour tortillas and try some from Sonoratown , a casual destination for Northern Mexican-style tacos in Los Angeles. Maite visits Acapulco Mexicatessen in East LA to experience the nixtamalization process. Plus, Jorge Gaviria, founder of Masienda , shares his thoughts on the corn vs flour debate. Check out Jorge Gaviria’s new book! MASA – Techniques, Recipes and Reflections on a Timeless Staple Learn more about Sonoratown here . Find out all about Acapulco Mexicatessen here . Eva’s Flour Tortillas aka HEB - Mother's Flour Tortillas Ingredients: Recipe makes 12 Servings 2 cup(s) All Purpose Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Iodized Salt 1/2 cup(s) Crisco All Vegetable Shortening 2/3 cup(s) water, warm Instructions: Mix flour, baking powder, salt and shortening in bowl. Add warm water, knead with one hand until dough is well mixed. Form into medium size balls. Roll out each ball into a thin circle. Place on hot griddle, cook one side for about 1 minute, then turn and cook the other side completely until well done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fry Me To the Moon! 22:41

il y a 12 weeks22:41

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In the spirit of the holiday season, Eva and Maite dive into the origins of buñuelos! You’ll also discover where the Christmas tree tradition came from and delve into the history of funnel cakes, churros and the Hanukkah jelly donut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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All Roads Lead to Flan 21:32

il y a 13 weeks21:32

21:32

To some people, desserts are more than a sweet ending to a meal, they are the main reason for the meal! With sweets in our holiday midst, Eva and Maite delve into the history of some of our favorite north and south of the border desserts including flan, arroz con leche, cheesecake and pecan pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TASTE BUDS: 'Tis the Season for Tamales 7:10

il y a 14 weeks7:10

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Eva and Maite, buds in all things tasty, enjoy a special treat from Tamales Olmeca, while also diving into the tradition of making tamales this time of year. Here's a short bonus clip about tamales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cozy Caldos 21:54

il y a 14 weeks21:54

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It's caldo season! Warm soups and stews are the perfect cure for a cold, a broken heart, or a cruda. Eva and Maite kick back in the kitchen to make white pozole and tortilla soup, two of their favorite comforting dishes. Tortilla Soup from the cookbook: Eva's Kitchen White Pozole from the cookbook: My Mexican Kitchen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Pinch of Salt 21:58

il y a 15 weeks21:58

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Eva and Maite enjoy salt rimmed margaritas while exploring the history and origins of salt, a mineral-turned commodity harnessed by some of the most powerful ancient civilizations, including Mexico! Plus, did you know that the turkey ("America's bird") is actually Mexican? That, and so much more on this special episode of Hungry for History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hunting for History: El Mercado 27:23

il y a 16 weeks27:23

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With the holidays upon us, this time of year is one of the busiest for markets. On this episode, Eva and Maite go back in time to explore how early communities centered around one thing - mercados! The soul of every community, mercados provided people with gossip, entertainment and, of course, food! Plus, Chef Bryan Ford joins the show to talk about his new book, Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book . The cookbook is filled with the yummiest recipes from Latin America and explores breads and ingredients that would have been sold in pre-Hispanic markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Power of Food 23:06

il y a 17 weeks23:06

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Beyond a source of nourishment, for centuries food has been used as a form of protest and activism around the world. From cookbook writing during the American Civil War to Mexican revolutionaries who helped empower women through the kitchen, Jose Andres’s World Central Kitchen and Meymuna Hussein-Cattan’s kitchen with a mission, Flavors from Afar, in this special episode Eva and Maite discuss the different forms of food for good. Links from today's episode: https://wck.org/ https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25631/25631-h/25631-h.htm https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ https://www.tiyya.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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All That Glitters is Milanesa and Chicken Fried Steak 23:13

il y a 18 weeks23:13

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In this episode, Eva and Maite explore the histories of the Milanesa and Chicken Fried Steaks of their childhoods. They uncover legends and early recipes including where the term “golden brown” may have come from. Plus - Maite welcomes a very special guest, her mom (!), to the podcast and together they travel through time and make the Milanesa she grew up with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TASTE BUDS: Pan de Muerto 5:55

il y a 19 weeks5:55

5:55

Eva and Maite, buds in all things food, dive into Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), one of the most celebrated holidays in Mexico. Enjoy this BONUS content on Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead), a pastry made for this special day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vampiros and Witch Trials 24:28

il y a 19 weeks24:28

24:28

To celebrate Halloween Maite and Eva sip Vampiros, a blood red Mexican cocktail, while exploring vampire-like characters in Mesoamerican mythology. The ladies dive into history and uncover the connection between chocolate and witchcraft in colonial Latin America. Plus, host of Susto and South Texas native, Ayden Castellanos joins the show to share scary stories from the Texas/Mexico border! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Garlicky Goodness 22:33

il y a 20 weeks22:33

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Garlic lovers, Eva and Maite take us back in time to unravel the mysteries of Garlic, a vegetable with medicinal properties used mostly to flavor food. Eva attempts to convert non egg eater, Maite, into a fan by making a garlicky egg dish from her cookbook, Huevos con Jocoque! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cookbooks - The Printing Press Meets the Recipe! 23:52

il y a 21 weeks23:52

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To celebrate the launch of Eva’s new cookbook, Eva and Maite talk about how cookbooks can serve as windows into cultures and histories. They discuss the first published cookbooks (one of which involves a plagiarizing scandal!), cookbook history in Mexico, and how recipes can serve as a form of activism. Books discussed in this episode include: Libro de cocina de Fray Geronimo de San Pelayo, 18th century Libro de cocina Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, 17th century UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Recetario para la memoria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Carne Crawl Through History 28:32

il y a 22 weeks28:32

28:32

As South Texans, Eva and Maite have carne asada flowing through their veins! Join them as they talk about the history of grilling meat, cowboy culture, and how Mexican barbacoa paved the way for American barbecue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From Sopita de Fideo to Mac and Cheese! 24:55

il y a 23 weeks24:55

24:55

When and where was pasta invented? How did sopita de fideo and mac and cheese become classic comfort foods in Mexico and the United States? Eva and Maite explore these questions and more as they trace the history of our favorite comfort foods and head to the kitchen to cook Tacos de Fideo from Eva’s new cookbook. Try Maite's Mac and Cheese Recipe HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hot Dogs! 28:28

il y a 24 weeks28:28