fork the empire

<p>We’re excited to share with you the launch of <strong>fork the empire</strong>, your new go-to podcast about fresh and spicy musings on food! </p><br><p>The "fork" doesn't just convey the sheer joy of eating, it also means challenging the status quo. The "empire(s)" we’re referring to range anywhere from the historical empires that have shaped global cuisines to corporate food culture, as well as the trends, traditions, and power structures that uphold them. From street food to fine dining, we aim to unpack the stories behind the plates.</p><br><p>We’re your co-hosts, Kiran and Puninda - both of Indian background. Kiran is from Australia, and Puninda from Canada, and we're currently based in London, UK. We realized how much we enjoy talking about food. So, we decided to subject all of you to our reflections. </p><br><p>Reach out at forktheempire@gmail.com (or to Kiran/Puninda personally) with your thoughts! Share the link to the pod with anyone who might appreciate it, and thanks for listening!</p><br><p>Music credits:</p><br><p>Eps 1-5: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</p><p>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</p><br><p>Eps 6 onwards: soderbhan</p><br><p>DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Leftovers for Breakfast!

Show notesAdai: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/adai-recipe-adai-dosa/Chilaquiles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilaquiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-20
26:24

Breakfast of Comrades

Shownotes: New Ho King, Toronto, Canada:https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kendrick-lamar-drake-new-ho-king-b2543813.htmlGreat interview with three friends who came together to start Tutto Panino, Toronto’s new sando shop: https://torontolife.com/food/tutto-panino-italian-sandwiches-roncesvalles-charlotte-day-wilson/Edward Bernays and Big Breakfast: https://www.newsmuseum.pt/en/spin-wall/bacon-affairhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_flakes#History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-08
50:50

Dip-lomatic Relations

ShownotesDonate to Gaza:https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/https://chuffed.org/project/115245-dahnoun-mutual-aid Palestinian Food:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-palestine-food-colonial-conquest-target-how "Big" food:https://www.businessinsider.com/10-companies-control-the-food-industry-2016-9 Grey Poupon x Rap: https://www.vox.com/videos/2016/10/12/13250360/grey-poupon-in-hip-hop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-03
01:08:27

The Falafel Spreadsheet

...with special guest Noi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
31:19

East West Fusion: Colonialism Gone Right?

Snippets for this episode come from this amazing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY53YU-Uq8I&t=147s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-08
22:13

2Pac, Henry Kissinger, and Vada Pav

Shownotes:Will Bowlby interview: https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/five-minutes-with-krickets-head-chef-will-bowlby/The trial of Henry Kissinger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trial_of_Henry_KissingerPoutine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PoutineVada Pav: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_pavNew intro music credits: soderbhan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-24
47:24

Kolonized via Kricket (again)

Interview with Will Bowlby: https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/food-and-drink/interview-will-bowlby/#KP mango: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_PrideSambar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambar_(dish)Rasam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasam_(dish) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-14
47:16

Vegetarianism, and the Papadam Incident

Gandhi - a controversial vegetarian; more on his complex legacy Bourdain in Punjab, IndiaPlant-based diets and climate changeBeyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2013 22-day vegan challengeBook recommendation: The Vegetarian by Han KangSam Niell dances for red meat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-11
26:09

Pro-Car, Pro-Europe, Propaganda: The Michelin Star System

Some controversies around Michelin Stars:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelin_Guide#ControversiesMasala Zone:https://www.masalazone.com/What in the world is COP29 - UN Climate Conference:https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/cop29Global Call to Transform Food Systems:https://shorturl.at/ZcMzETrue Cost of Food Report:https://openknowledge.fao.org/bitstreams/b1c41474-95de-44d3-97b6-a7321dc46cdd/downloadMeat And Dairy Products Mislabeled As Vegan And Vegetarian At COP29:https://shorturl.at/mfw1Bhttps://shorturl.at/DBmFNGaggan Anand “bad boy of Indian haute cuisine” Interview: https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/chef-gaggan-anand-wants-to-bring-equality-to-the-table-what-does-that-mean-for-fine-dining/article68681382.ece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-09
41:36

Don't vegetarians deserve the privilege of eating rice?

Show notes:Jamie Oliver’s plantain dosaVatavaran’s menu: https://vatavaran.uk/menus/Jake Dryan is @plantfuture on InstagramENO is a fruit salt for digestion, but is often used for idliMore on pav bhajiMore on bisi bele bathA pic of Amritsari chole kulchaThe “vatavaran” Bollywood movie scene comes from a film called Ae Dil Hai Mushkil DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
32:11

Dishoom, Soho House, and the India-Pakistan partition

How people are learning to cook Indian foodWe begin to explore food instagram influencer Jake (not Jack) Dryan (@plantfuture) though we barely scratch the surface!We also mention Harsha Bhogle's interview on the Grade Cricketer, and Cyril (not Daniel) Radcliffe, who drew the India-Pakistan partition.DosasKiran is planning to host a dosa brunch, so we dig into how popular we think dosas are!What are dosas? A type of savory crepe from South India, made mainly from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Dosas are typically paired with chutneys (e.g. coconut and/or tomato) and a lentil soup/stew called sambar.Soho House is an elitist club in London."Your Indian friends [approve/disapprove] of..."We give you our hottake on one of the most popular Indian restaurants in London, Dishoom.Read Kitchen Confidential Puninda's red hot book recommendation"Keeping up with Kiran in the kitchen"Some insider tips to elevate your kitchen game, like Kendall Jenner’s expert cutting of cucumbers.This episode, Kiran gives you the 101 on bhel puri, a form of chaat (Bombay street food). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-22
35:29

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