Teaser: Kitchen Fable

Welcome to "Kitchen Fable", a podcast where we not only savor delicious foods but also unpack their fascinating origins. Hosted by Alex Johnatakis, this culinary adventure dives deep into the lore surrounding our favorite foods and ingredients, beginning with a curious look at the enduring trope of the adventurer's bag of bread and cheese. Why has it become such a universal image in storytelling? Are these the real-life provisions of adventurers?

Modern tales often unfold through the dynamic world of video games, and our culinary discussions won't neglect this influential medium. We'll pose intriguing questions such as, "What exactly is Pac-Man eating?" and "What's the blue stuff that makes the ghosts palatable?"

Beyond the realm of the fictional, Kitchen Fable scrutinizes the complex chronicles and fanciful myths associated with various foods. From mysterious ancient foods like bread to relative newcomers like pizza, nachos, and chocolate chip cookies, we'll explore how different edibles have found their way onto our plates. This odyssey will also highlight how fortunate we are to live in an era of plenty, where we can enjoy a culinary cornucopia of meals from diverse seasonal fruits, spices, and more, available just around the corner.

Join us for Kitchen Fable, as we embark on an epicurean expedition exploring food's pivotal role in the stories closest to our hearts or ones that are remarkably obscure. Stay tuned for the first full-length episode, coming this spring!