With Pasta Day on Saturday, it only seemed right to reshare this episode! So grab your favorite bowl of pasta, possibly spaghetti, and enjoy!

In this episode of Sprung On Food, we explore the heartwarming and delicious history of spaghetti and meatballs with special guest, writer and actor Dana Quercioli. Discover Dana's personal connection to this classic dish, family recipes, and tips for the perfect meatball. Dive into the fascinating origins and evolution of spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce from ancient Rome to modern America. Don't miss this flavorful journey filled with laughter, nostalgia, and culinary secrets!

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About the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

00:00 Introduction to Spaghetti and Meatballs

00:18 Guest Introduction: Dana Quercioli

00:42 Dana's Personal Connection to Spaghetti and Meatballs

02:03 Family Recipes and Traditions

06:33 The History of Spaghetti and Meatballs

13:29 The Evolution of Spaghetti and Meatballs in America

26:14 Pop Culture and Spaghetti and Meatballs

29:06 Final Thoughts and Cooking Tips

In honor of Taco Day today, it only seemed fitting to reshare this episode! So grab your favorite taco and enjoy!

In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung dives deep into the world of tacos with stand-up comedian and writer Lauren Davis. Discover Lauren’s personal taco journey from St. Louis to LA, and explore the rich history and cultural impact of this beloved dish. From ancient Mesoamerican traditions to the American fast-food scene, learn about the origins, variations, and the global influence of tacos. Tune in for mouth-watering tales, from street vendors to Taco Bell, and everything in between. Don't miss out on this tasty episode dedicated to all things tacos!

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https://www.instagram.com/lrndvs

https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.overshare

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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

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00:00 Introduction to the Taco Talk

00:34 Lauren's Taco Journey

04:44 The History of Tacos

08:27 Taco Etymology and Evolution

11:28 Regional Taco Varieties

15:03 Tacos in the US and Taco Bell's Rise

17:20 The Rise of Taco Bell

17:35 The True Inventor of the U-Shaped Taco Shell

18:30 Lauren's Thoughts on Taco Bell's History

21:58 Taco Tuesday: A Legal Battle

23:11 The Cultural Significance of Tacos

24:09 Modern Taquerias and Their Influence

26:34 Global Adaptations of Tacos

29:27 Tacos in Pop Culture

31:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell

On this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung talks the history of pancakes with returning guest Erika Kwee (Pancake Princess). The episode traces pancake-like foods back to early agriculture and Ötzi the Iceman, then follows written records from ancient Greece (tēganitēs) and Roman recipes, through medieval Shrove Tuesday “Pancake Day” traditions and England’s pancake races.

It explains how American pancakes became fluffy through chemical leaveners like pearl ash, saleratus (baking soda), and commercial baking powder (including Rumford), then highlights the rise of boxed mixes via Pearl Milling Company/Aunt Jemima, the brand’s 2021 renaming, and diner culture culminating in IHOP. They also touch on pop-culture moments, records, and recipe suggestions like Golden Diner’s NYT recipe and Erika’s own.

You can follow and support this week's guest, Erika Kwee here:

Blog: ⁠https://www.thepancakeprincess.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepancakeprincess⁠

Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pancake.princess⁠

Substack: ⁠https://thepancakeprincess.substack.com/⁠

See behind the scenes photos and video here: ⁠http://instagram.com/sprungonfood⁠

Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung⁠

You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:

Website: ⁠http://katherinesprung.com⁠

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About the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!

00:00 Pancake Love Intro

02:17 Toppings And Boundaries

04:12 Defining The Pancake

05:42 Prehistoric Origins

10:10 Ancient Greece And Rome

12:17 Medieval Pancake Day

13:28 Pancake Races Idea

16:20 Colonial Recipes To Fluff

17:36 Leavening Breakthroughs

24:37 Mixes Diners And IHOP

28:27 Best Pancake Spots

32:31 Pop Culture And Records

36:14 Recipe Picks Farewell

38:12 Closing Credits