15 - 3 Tales of Cheese: From Egyptian Mummies to Uruguayan Cannonballs
The Fantastic History Of FoodShow Notes
In this episode we explore one of the worlds favourite foods, CHEESE! We hear a bit about it's origin story and then dive into 3 different stories involving cheese throughout history, and it's a cracker! (Pun very much intended). Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodhistorypod and get early access to episodes, bonus content and even free merch! Find transcripts and references on the website: www.foodhistorypodcast.com Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Support for this show also comes from Fruit Of The Bean, an online supplier of premium coffee. Their beans are only roasted AFTER you place your order so as to ensure maximum freshness in every pack. 10% of their net proceeds go towards supporting widows and orphans, so every cup of coffee you drink is making a difference in the world. Use offer code "FOOD" at checkout to get a whopping 25% off your coffee order when you purchase from www.fruitofthebean.com
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