In this engaging discussion, Alex Guarnaschelli, an Iron Chef and executive chef at Butter in NYC, dives into the fascinating and contentious history of margarine. She reveals how margarine began as a revolutionary, cost-effective alternative, only to be sabotaged by the dairy industry’s legislative maneuvers. The podcast examines the cultural significance of these spreads through time, the unjust regulations that stifled innovation, and the quirky food battles that have shaped American culinary preferences. Get ready for a flavorful history lesson!
