This chapter dives into fond memories of Jumbo's Drive-In in Kewanee, Wisconsin, as former patrons and employees recount their cherished experiences from the 1980s. Through personal anecdotes, the speakers reflect on the joyful essence of small-town life and the enduring legacy of this beloved local eatery.
Maybe it’s your grandmother’s cinnamon cookies, the garlicky tomato sauce your spouse cooked when you were first dating, or the chicken noodle soup you made every week when your kids were little. The sights, smells and tastes of certain foods can instantly remind us of a person or transport us back to a certain time in our lives. In this episode, we’ll meet kitchen ghosts from Kentucky, hear how religion and food are intertwined, and talk about how flavor evokes emotion – from grief to joy.
Original Air Date: May 25, 2024
Interviews In This Hour:
The comfort and community of ancestral food — Slow down and take a 'flavor trip' — The perfect french fries of Kewaunee, Wisconsin — The surprising intersections of food and faith
Guests:
Crystal Wilkinson, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Christina Ward, Joe Hardtke
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