Episodes
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Singapore Sling: Wicker? I Hardly Know Her?
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
We're breaking the mould and talking beveraginos this week because drinks are dishes too! Listen to Marika shake up a cocktail and tell Emily the history of this drink that, despite what some bartenders might think, should not be 90% orange juice. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Green Goddess Dressing: We’re Just Riffin’
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
This week we're talking about a certain 'divine' herby sauce that was categorically not invented by Subway, earlier this year. We're also asking the hard questions like, "Has everything already been thunked?" and "Does Marika carry artichokes in her purse?" Trigger warning: Emily is depressed and jokes about it. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Waldorf Salad: Straight from Oscar’s Cook Book
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Following the structure of a proper 19th Century charity ball dinner (probably...) we bring you famous salad number 2! Marika tells Emily the history of everyone's favourite hotel based salad. So break out the good mayonnaise and listen in! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Caesar Salad: The Greatest Recipe to Originate from the Americas
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
We're back babies! Kicking off season 4 with a food near and dear to our professional and literal hearts. Emily tells the origins of the beloved and customizable Caesar salad. We forgot to mention it on the show (we're a little rusty...) but please follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Disaster 12: Botulism
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Be afraid, be VERY afraid of the most staple of pantry staples: the can. This episode includes dramatic readings and some highly localized content as we discuss 'the deadliest toxin known to mankind'! Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Disaster 11: The Basra Grain Poisoning
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Welcome to what is possibly our saddest disaster yet! Not even the vegetarians are safe! Emily would prefer we call this a massacre and after 30 minutes you might not disagree... Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Disaster 10: The Lucknow Ketchup Disaster
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
A brief but tragic foray into the dangers of working in a food products plant takes left turn into the surprising history of North America's favourite condiment. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Disaster 9: The Washburn Mill Explosion
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Emily tells Marika about the surprising dangers of flour this week with the Washburn Mill Explosion. You will also hear some paltry pun executions and the fact that we know nothing about the civil war. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Disaster 8: The London Beer Flood
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Marika is taking you back to Old Timey England with the story of the London beer flood! Tangents include golf sandwiches and beer in Victorian mental asylums. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Christmas Re-Release: 12 Days of Christmas
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Merry Christmas Podfriends! We were far too busy eating and sleeping this year to make a new Holiday episode so enjoy re-learning about the 12 Days of Christmas. This is a re-release from Christmas 2020, so there are a few references that may not make sense, also warning for old audio. Follow us on instagram @pantrystaplespod