Episodes
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Botrytis: Flip it and Reverse it
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Emily is rounding out our Spore-gasbord season with an episode about the mold that brings us a nectar of the gods! There is frankly too much science, but we do cleanse our palates by rolling our eyes at people who will only drink a "dry" wine. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Cheese Part Threese: Wine Pairing
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
This episode actually doesn't have a lot of cheese content until the end (much to Emily's frustration). Marika goes through the basics of pairing wine with food then we taste and go on tangents. Content warning: so many chewing and slurping noises, also a few rogue firework blasts. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Chocolate Part 3: Never Trust a Milton
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Emily is back for the conclusion of her series on chocolate, this time to discuss the horrible labour record of Hershey Foods. Not only is their chocolate subpar but so is their commitment to ending child slavery! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Ergot: A Misogynist Fungus
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
This week Marika explains why it may have been a good idea to adopt a gluten free diet in Medieval Germany. We're talking about history's number one fungus amongus: Ergot. Things take a darkish turn near the end but what else would you expect from Pantry Staples! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Chocolate Part 2: Big Milk
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
A series within a series! Emily is back this week to describe to us the horrors of Big Chocolate, specifically Nestlé. Sidebars along the way include a stellar martini recipe and Marika's Vogue "What I Eat in a Day" entry. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Cheese and Mold Part 2: Always B. Linens
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Marika is back on theme this week with more of the wonderful ways that mold and cheese work together to create stinky deliciousness. We talk and TASTE through 6 different types of cheeses: Double and Triple cream Brie, Humboldt Fog, Taleggio, Limburger and Gruyere. Follow along at home for the ultimate Pantry Staples experience. (Content Warning: chewing noises)
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Friday May 19, 2023
Chocolate: Cocoa Tree Club
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
This week Emily tells us about the moldy secret behind our favourite sweet treat: chocolate! Along the way we run into racism, loss of agricultural knowledge and environmental destruction. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Saturday May 06, 2023
Cleanliness Aesthetics: Loose Themes Keep Dreams
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
Is that miasma I feel or is this wallpaper making crazy? This week Marika is taking us on a slight detour to talk about white people processing stress through interior design. We also talk about mold, refrigerators and our least favourite chores. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Algae: Gwyneth Get on This!
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
It's transportable, it's a superfood, it's not actually a mold... It's algae! This week Emily is taking us all over the world to talk about the incredible edible history of seaweed. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Truffles: Symbiosis Baby
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Marika is back with another divisive, smelly food: Truffles! We're getting a little science-y with this one but also lamenting the loss of generational knowledge and seriously urging you to get yourself a truffle lady. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod and let us know if you want us to start doing fake ad breaks!