Welcome to the very first episode of History Bites with Sarah Wassberg, the Food Historian. In this episode we tackle the kinds of food pirates likely ate, just in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

History Bites - Episode 1 - Eat Like A Pirate

Exploring the history of apples in America, including the life of John Chapman (a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed), apple genetics, hard cider, heirlooms, recipes, and more.

History Bites Episode 2 Apples In America

Part one of two, this episode of History Bites describes early 20th century health food, diet fads, and nutrition science, including the discovery of vitamins, radium water, and California health fads. 

History Bites Episode 3 - Full of Pep: The Controversial Quest for a Vitamin-Enriched America

In part two of "Full of Pep" we examine the history of orange juice, vitamins, WWII nutrition, and Adelle Davis and Linus Pauling in the United States. 

Episode 3, Part 2 - Full of Pep

Exploring food history, one bite at a time with host Sarah Wassberg Johnson, The Food Historian. Sarah has an MA in Public History and writes academically, works for museums, and collects and cooks from way too many vintage cookbooks.

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