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Eat My Globe

Eat My Globe

By: Simon Majumdar
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 In Eat My Globe: Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Food, Simon Majumdar will talk about an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person or a nation and the fascinating story of how they became part of the world that we often take for granted. Over the course of the show, he shall be examining some of the great tales of food history, the origins of some of your favorite dishes and drinks, and the people who helped to create them. He will also share fantastic trivia that you can use to bore people with at parties. Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast FB & Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Produced and Distributed by: Producergirl Productions2018-2022 by Simon Majumdar. All rights reserved. Art Food & Wine World
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  • A National Living Treasure: The History of Wagyu

    A National Living Treasure: The History of Wagyu
    Jun 30 2025

    On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, talks about one of his favorite subjects: Wagyu. He will discuss its origins; its development in Japan in the 17th century when very few people in the country ate meat at all; how it became a national treasure by the 19th century; the many styles of wagyu; the creation of wagyu-crossbreeds; its spread and popularity around the world; various wagyu recipes; and so much more. It is indeed a beefy subject.

    So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast

    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe

    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe

    Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/

    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar

    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar

    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
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    33 mins
  • Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater

    Interview with James Beard Award Winning Authors & Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank & Walter Whitewater
    Jun 23 2025

    On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to the truly unique duo of James Beard Award Winning Chefs, Lois Ellen Frank, PhD, and Walter Whitewater about their newest book collaboration, “Seed to Plate. Soil to Sky,” and another of their great books, “Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations.”

    They will be talking about Native American cuisine and its history from pre-contact to first contact to government issue and finally, to the New Native American Cuisine. They will also discuss their favorite ingredients as well as what they consider to be the “magic eight” ingredients, and so much more. It is a lively conversation you do not want to miss.

    So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast

    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe

    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe

    Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/

    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar

    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar

    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
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    59 mins
  • Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon & Cassia

    Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon & Cassia
    Jun 16 2025

    On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be discussing the origins of cinnamon, a spice that is now in most kitchens in the world but was once the most expensive spice on earth. He will discuss the difference between cinnamon and cassia; how a Roman emperor burned a huge amount of cinnamon at the funeral of his wife; how the Silk Road and the Columbian Exchange brought the valuable spice to Europe; how its smell reminds Simon of every American airport; and so much more. It is truly a fascinating history.

    So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast

    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe

    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe

    Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/

    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar

    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar

    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
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    29 mins
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I've come to enjoy his performance on Cutthroat Kitchen. I would love to have him come and work his magic. For my better half & I.

Simon is great @ everything he touches.

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