Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Episode 152: Halloween History

Episode 152: Halloween History

FromA Taste of the Past


Episode 152: Halloween History

FromA Taste of the Past

ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Its Halloween on A Taste of the Past at the HRN studios! Host Linda Pelaccio welcomes historic gastronomist and blogger, Sarah Lohman, and together they talk about the history of Halloween, trick-or-treating, superstitions, costumes, Halloween cakes, and more! Learn more about the origins behind the Halloween tradition as Sarah takes us through the history from the very beginning. Also tune-in to learn about trick-or-treating, and how the custom has changed in recent years. Lastly, find out how those small treats known as candy corn (which Sarah makes at home) have become a tradition, and even how to make a batch for yourself! This program has been sponsored by International Culinary Center. The pre-text of this holiday was a night for people to loosen up a little bit. [12:00] Halloween is this holiday of pure fun. Its about going and having fun whether youre a child or an adult. [16:30] -- Sarah Lohman on A Taste of the Past
Released:
Oct 31, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Linda Pelaccio, a culinary historian, takes a weekly journey through the history of food on A Taste of the Past. Tune in for interviews with authors, scholars and culinary chroniclers who discuss food culture from ancient Mesopotamia and Rome to the grazing tables and deli counters of today. Each week Linda explores the lively link between food cultures of the present and past.