Explain It to Me Bite-sized questions
Dec 11, 2024
Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, the dynamic duo behind Gastropod, bring their passion for the history and science of food to the table. They tackle listener-submitted questions about hush puppies, exploring their cultural roots and transformation over the years. The conversation shifts to the lavish world of wedding cakes, revealing their evolution and the socio-economic implications behind them. Lastly, the duo dives into the A1 vs. A2 milk debate, discussing new findings about A2 milk’s digestive benefits for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Bite-Sized Food Explorations
02:28 • 5min
Exploring the Cultural Roots of Hush Puppies
07:31 • 2min
The Origins of Hush Puppies
09:04 • 12min
The Sweet Heritage of Hush Puppies and Wedding Cakes
20:49 • 4min
The Sweet History of Wedding Cakes
25:04 • 7min
Wedded Traditions and Dairy Science
32:10 • 5min
The A1 vs A2 Milk Debate
36:57 • 4min
The Surprising Findings on A2 Milk's Digestive Benefits
40:30 • 2min
A1 vs. A2 Milk: Digestive Dilemmas
42:00 • 8min
A1 vs A2 Milk: Understanding the Differences
49:48 • 6min