46 min listen
Dining at the (Other) Top of the World: Hunger, Fruitcake, and the Race to Reach the South Pole
FromGastropod
Dining at the (Other) Top of the World: Hunger, Fruitcake, and the Race to Reach the South Pole
FromGastropod
ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In contrast to the abundance of the Arctic, in Antarctica, "once you leave the coast, you're basically heading to the moon." Jason Anthony, who spent several summers on the seventh continent, told us that in this desert of ice and stone (where the largest terrestrial animal is a tiny wingless midge), food isn't just important—it's everything. This episode is packed full of stories of survival at Earth's southernmost points, from Heroic Era expedition chefs whipping up croissants on the ice, to desperate Dorito auctions when supplies run low today. Plus, listen in now for the scoop on how food fueled the race to the South Pole—and determined the ultimate winner and loser.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 1: The Golden Spoon: Chances are, you’ve spent more time thinking about the specs on your smartphone than about the gadgets that you use to put food in your mouth. But the shape and material properties of forks, spoons, and knives turn out to matter—a lot. by Gastropod