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The History of American Food

The History of American Food

120 Corn - The National Vegetable

The History of American Food · May 29, 2024 · 29:48

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Corn is so hot right now. No other crop even comes close in the 19th century. 

This week corn grows up and shows up everywhere but on the fanciest of tables.  It's mush, it's booze, it's pork & beef and butter... and fancy pleated collars.  

But wait, there's more! It was important in the Napoleonic Wars, and the power shifts in Ireland.  And ithelped drive America's first major economic depression. Pretty powerful for a little grain. 

Music Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor Turtle
Show Notes: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/
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Music Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor Turtle

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Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood at gmail dot com
Threads: @THoAFood
Instagram: @THoAFood
Show Notes: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/
& some other socials... @THoAFood

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