The Garlic Philosophy: Recent Episodes
The garlic philosophers
Garlic stirs the passions. Some people think it is stinky, but for us garlic is essential. Or let's say it this way: Garlic is to food as art is to life. In this podcast we want to chat about our love of eating, garlicky and otherwise, confront food related controversies and work out how we can eat responsibly in the context of the 21st century. Join us on our journey through a garlic paradise!
In this episode, Alba and Meret discuss a delicious garlic soup: https://www.theendlessmeal.com/garlic-soup/. We recommend this nice and simple recipe!
Afterwards we enjoyed this very fun food quiz which took us not only through many different countries but helped us discover fun new stories and facts: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/a-world-of-food.
Also, do you think soup is a full meal? Let us know & leave a review or a comment, follow for more silly garlic discussions :)))
In this episode, Alba shares a beautiful Palestinian recipe:
http://eatpalestine.com/recipes/fasoolya_khadra_bi_zeyt/
http://eatpalestine.com/recipes/mana_eesh_zaatar/
Moreover we greatly fail in this "Fact or fiction"-Quiz about food: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/fact-or-fiction-your-favorite-foods - Can you do better then us? Let us know on our Instagram page and follow us for more! https://www.instagram.com/thegarlicphilosophers/
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In this episode, we discuss pancakes in all variations! In Berlin for instance, they have a different name than anywhere else in Germany. In the Netherlands there is a Saint for Pancakes. Moreover, we discuss what differentiates Wraps from Pancakes. And lastly we appreciate Korean pancakes - don't miss out, they are really impressive!
Link Dutch Pancake Day: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/dutch-pancake-day-why-do-people-put-pancakes-on-their-heads-here-is-why/articleshow/105596225.cms?from=mdr
Link Korean Garlic Pancakes: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/buchujeon-garlic-chive-pancakes/
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In this episode, Alba and Meret discuss a root tatin that leads them to a discussion about cooking without a fridge and electricity, a journy back to the roots so to say. Root vegetables are reviewed and and suddenly viewed in a whole new light! Do you feel rooted enough to listen to this episode? Then let's go!
Also you can expect some fun outtakes at the end of the episode! :)
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Links:
https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/vegetarian/roots-tatin-with-three-cheese-sauce/
https://gardeningbank.com/is-garlic-a-vegetable-or-root/
https://www.wfp.org/stories/11-facts-about-food-loss-and-waste-and-how-it-links-sustainable-food-systems
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/26facts
https://www.factsofworld.com/10-facts-about-roots/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/root-vegetable
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-pros-and-cons-of-root-vegetables
In this episode, we discuss a wintery recipe with arugula and mushrooms and gnocchi. Alba reveals her hate for arugula and we discover the secret power of garlic in WW2. Enjoy!
https://www.mushroomcouncil.com/
https://www.mushroomcouncil.com/recipes/one-pot-brown-butter-gnocchi-with-mushrooms-and-arugula/
In this episode, Meret takes us on a culinary journey to Cairo, Egypt. Many spicy stories about food and food-related adventures are included, so listen now! At the end, you will find some funny outtakes :)
Sources:
https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Egyptian_Garlic_17586.php#:~:text=Garlic%20has%20been%20used%20in,due%20to%20its%20strong%20odor.
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/131/3/951S/4687053
https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/madison-wi/vegetable-crops-research/docs/simon-garlic-origins/
Hey everyone!
Here we are again, talking about Spanish foods. Alba is currently living in Madrid, so we do not have many Links for you today since our only source is Alba. Also, we thank our friend Jeanine for her contribution to this episode.
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Thank you for listening to us :)
Alba & Meret
In this episode we talk about how garlic is tied to white privilege: Garlic, like many other things in our society, may have different meaning depending on your personal privileges. Here, we finally confront all the prejudices and stereotypes non-white garlic lovers are confronted with. We discuss Korean food and authenticity as well as the shift from "strange korean foods" to "trendy lifestyle k-food".
Links:
https://drivemehungry.com/gochujang-sauce/
https://kidadl.com/facts/strange-garlic-facts-that-might-leave-you-surprised
https://www.veganfirst.com/article/5-south-korean-companies-pave-the-way-to-sustainable-food-production-with-plant-based-food-products
Book cited by Meret: "Eure Heimat ist unser Albtraum" by Fatma Aydemir and Hengameh Yaghoobifarah (Chapter "Essen" by Vina Yun)
Hey guyssss,
We are finally back! And we have a funny little episode for you about refried beans, Obazda, Texas and Bavaria. Enjoy!
https://cookieandkate.com/easy-refried-beans-recipe/
In this episode we have the privilege of recording an episode with our friend Alma. Thank you for joining us. We are happy to discuss some brilliant and some not so brilliant creations, some delicious recipe's and some important sustainability fact. Let us know what you think!
Garlic - it protects you from Alzheimer's and gum disease, it might make you stronger, and it is delicious.
Find out the details in this episode. We would also like to thank Sven and Marike for their input!
Here are the links and references:
Recipe: https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2020/12/roasted-sweet-potatoes-in-tomato-lime-and-cardamom-sauce.html
Garlic Fact: https://factslegend.org/60-awesome-garlic-facts-you-must-know/
Academic sources about Alzheimer's and oral bacteria:
Jing-Fang Luo, Yu Dong, Jia-Yue Chen, Jia-Hong Lu . "The effect and underlying mechanisms of garlic extract against cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental animal studies". 2021. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 280 (2021) 114423
I.M. Bakri, C.W.I. Douglas. "Inhibitory effect of garlic extract on oral bacteria". 2005. Archives of Oral Biology (2005) 50, 645—651
2022 - we are back!
In this episode we discuss various vegetarian Christmas foods and recommend recipes by Yotam Ottolenghi. Also, for the first time we have a guest speaker with us! Thanks Kai!
Moreover, we discuss whether there needs to be meat in Christmas dishes and why many people are so attached to eating meet in that time of the year.
We finish by talking about Christmas leftovers and about how it feels to lose your sense of smell and taste due to Corona.
In today's episode we are talking about white veganism, different Indian foods, sustainability tips from India and a delicious courgette curry. Enjoy this episode and good holidays everybody!
https://curiositysavestheplanet.com/traditional-india-practices-sustainable-food/
Hey guys,
Have you ever heard of mock turtles? Learn about them in our new episode!
https://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipe/lemon-artichoke-risotto
https://www.italianfoodforever.com/2012/05/artichoke-risotto/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mock_turtle_soup#:~:text=The%20soup%20was%20created%20in,by%20the%20mid%2D18th%20century.
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/262746/steamed-artichokes-with-herb-aioli/
Enjoy :)
In this Episode we talk about Pumpkins and Squashes and the history of Halloween.
Recipe: https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipes/spinach-pumpkin-fetta-rolls-recipe/fs8k5n67
Other Links: https://goodonyou.eco/ultimate-guide-green-halloween/
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween
Enjoy eating Pumpkins!
Hey guys,
this is our second episode in which we talk about Pizza in all its varieties.
Additionally, as we are both sociologically interested, we start analysing the meaning of food in different cultures and the construct of "immigrant food".
We hope you enjoy it!
Here are all the links we mention:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizza
https://www.history.com/news/a-slice-of-history-pizza-through-the-ages
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rules-of-batch-cooking_n_8401718
Welcome everybody! In our first Episode we talk about our philosophy, an amazing Pasta recipe and about the sustainability of pulses. Lean back and get to know our Podcast "The Garlic Philosophy".
Links:
https://thegoodshoppingguide.com/ethical-pasta-rice-pulse/ (Sustainability Tip)
https://www.veggieinspired.com/easy-hummus-pasta/ (Recipe)