

Cabbage
18 snips Oct 2, 2023
Hosts Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin discuss the origins, varieties, and cultural significance of cabbage. They delve into the power of selective breeding in vegetables, explore giant vegetables as food and celebrations, and even touch on the philosopher Diogenes. The hosts also explore cabbage as a symbol of poverty and its historical culinary contributions, including sauerkraut and kimchi. They wrap up by acknowledging sources and announcing future episodes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origins and Varieties of Cabbage
01:38 • 13min
The Power of Selective Breeding in Vegetables
14:21 • 14min
Giant Vegetables as Food and Celebrations
28:27 • 4min
Diogenes: The Philosopher and His Combative Stunts
32:03 • 2min
The Cultural Significance of Cabbage as a Poor Man's Food
34:15 • 3min
The Historical Significance and Culinary Contributions of Cabbage
37:19 • 20min
Acknowledging Sources, Recommending Episodes, and Announcing the Next Week's Episode
57:31 • 2min