The Toasty Kettle Podcast

The Toasty Kettle Podcast


Latest Episodes

Engebret Cafe, Oslo’s Oldest Restaurant
February 26, 2020

Engebret Cafe is Oslo’s oldest restaurant. They have a rich and storied history that stretches all the way back to 1857. This is a fantastic restaurant that serves authentic Norwegian cuisine. If you have a craving for some of the

History of Tamales, From Aztecs to Present Day
February 19, 2020

Today’s topic is all about the history of tamales. I love tamales. Scratch that, I feel I need to clarify. I love good tamales. Some tamales I’ve had are so bone dry, that I literally can’t swallow them unless I

The Sorry State of School Lunch in America
February 12, 2020

I spent a lot of time this past week thinking about school lunch in America. I had an amazing opportunity to volunteer at my son’s school. Part of the volunteer gig was eating school lunch with my son and his

The History of KFC, Finger Lickin’ Good
February 05, 2020

When we look at the history of KFC, you have to discuss Harland David Sanders. Harlan Sanders was born on September 9, 1890 in Henryville Indiana. When he was 6 years old his father died. This left his mother to

History of Ranch Dressing – America’s Other Ketchup
January 29, 2020

Have you been curious about the history of ranch dressing? I was thinking about that this week. The origins of ranch dressing stretch back to the early 1950s. A genius developed this amazing salad dressing that has taken the culinary

History of Crown Burgers With Dean Maroudas
January 22, 2020

When I think of food that is truly unique to Utah, I think of Crown Burgers. Crown Burgers serves up their signature burger, the Crown Burger. This is a burger worth a pilgrimage. It is a juicy patty that has

History of Ice Cream Cone and Other Accidental Foods
January 15, 2020

The history ice cream cones is fascinating. Did you know it was invented completely by accident? In fact, many foods that we love had accidental beginnings. On today’s episode I’m going to dive into some of my favorite snacks and

Who Is Fannie Farmer: The Mother of Measurement
January 08, 2020

Today’s episode is all about who is Fannie Farmer and her contributions to food science. I’m continuing the theme of food science from a couple of episodes back. If you haven’t had a chance to listen, make sure you click

December Food Facts: Happy Holidays From Toasty Kettle
December 18, 2019

It is that time of year! I couldn’t let this month pass without sharing some awesome December food facts. This week’s episode is going to spread some seriously interesting knowledge you can share under the mistletoe. Here we go! International

What Do Pop Rocks, Cool Whip and Tang Have In Common?
December 04, 2019

Today’s episode is all about what Pop Rocks, Cool Whip and Tang all have in common? For the next several episodes I’m going to do things a little differently. There are so many innovators when it comes to food. On