DiscoverChristopher Kimball’s Milk Street RadioThe Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska
The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

Update: 2024-07-12
Share

Description

Is airplane food bad on purpose? Historian Richard Foss takes us through the turbulent history of food in flight, from extravagant meals aboard zeppelins, to the flaming Baked Alaskas once served en route to Singapore, to the truth about mediocre food service on planes today. Plus, Rebecca Rupp tells us how carrots won the Trojan War, Amanda Herbert shares a recipe for the world’s first macaroni and cheese, and we head to Bogotá for a lesson on great barbecue.


Get the recipe for Colombian-Style Asado Pork Chops here.


Amanda Herbert is part of the research team for EatMedieval, a collaboration between the Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Durham and Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle.


We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips


Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska