

Lady Desserts with Valerie Gordon
Oct 18, 2023
Valerie Gordon, owner of Valerie Confections, joins Katherine Spires to explore the relationship between women and desserts in American culture. They discuss stereotypes and biases, the meaning of the term 'tart', and the societal changes of the 90s. They also delve into the transformation of media, the controversy over Pavlova's invention, desserts named after women, Scandinavian baked goods, and conclude with sources for the episode.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Relationship Between Women and Desserts
01:41 • 21min
Reflections on Meanness and Chaos in the 90s
22:17 • 2min
Reflections on the Unchecked Media Era and Microfiche Research
24:03 • 2min
The Controversy over Pavlova's Invention
25:35 • 9min
Desserts Named After Women
35:02 • 7min
Scandinavian Baked Goods and Nut Paste
42:30 • 10min
Conclusion and Sources
52:06 • 2min