Morsel: Small Bites of Food History

Morsel #13 - How'd ya like them Apples?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:02:00 GMT

From wildlife pooping on migration routes, Roman cultivators, to travellers on the Silk Road - apples have a long history!

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Morsel #12 - Fasting Through History

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:05:00 GMT

"Oh I can't have that, I'm fasting" .... something we hear more and more often these days! But why did fasting begin and is it really good for us?

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Morsel #11 - Why Vanilla Isn't Boring After All

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:02:00 GMT

"That's so Vanilla" ... it's become a term for the boring, the dull and the unadventurous. Yet if it weren't for a 12 year old boy, we wouldn't have it at all!

Find out by listening to this week's Morsel on the history of Vanilla.

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Morsel #10 - Olive Oil's History and Health Benefits

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Olive oil is good for our health, but how did it start being produced and what's the history behind it? From currency to health food, find out all about it in this weeks episode.

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Morsel #9: How Watermelon Became a Racist Symbol

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:03:00 GMT

The humble watermelon has quite a complex past. Come with me on a journey through slavery, independence and right up to modern day ring wing symbolism.

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Morsel #8: Why Asparagus Makes Your Pee Smell & Always Has!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:06:00 GMT

Ever noticed strong smell from your pee, shortly after having eaten asparagus? There's a reason for that and it's being going on for centuries... find out more by tuning in to this 8th episode of Morsel.

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Morsel #7: How Whey Became Waste and then Wellness

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:03:00 GMT

Waste product to billion dollar supplement...but how? Listen to find out?

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Morsel #6: Why a Sandwich is Called a Sandwich

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The humble sandwich, sarnie, piece or sammie, whatever you call it! Unmistakeably British, but how did it come to be? Listen to find out...

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Morsel #5: How Basil Went From Funeral Herb to Pesto

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:05:00 GMT

Basil is the queen of herbs. Pesto pasta has saved the day many times in our house and the herb itself is so versatile. Italian food is unimaginable without it now but that wasn't always the case. Listen to find out why...

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Morsel #2: How Croissants are really Austrian

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:27:42 GMT

Croissants...who on earth doesn't love them (no really, come at me and I'll fight you!). But although they are quintessentially French, they didn't start their journey in France. Listen to learn how they went from a victory bread to what we know and enjoy today.

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Morsel #4: When Lobster was Prison Food

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:26:02 GMT

This is one of history's greatest re-brands. From prison food to the most expensive dish on the menu, Lobster has been on quite a journey. Listen to find out in just a few minutes, how this sea bug had the glow-up of the century.

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Morsel #3: Butter Coffee, Modern Fad or Ancient Ritual?

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:24:51 GMT

Heard of Bulletproof Coffee? Like it, or hate it, if you don't know it's origin story, then listen to this episode of Morsel to find out!

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Morsel #1: Why Celery was a Victorian status symbol

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:20:50 GMT

Always wondered what the point of celery is? Well aside from containing basically no calories, it has a surprisingly rich history. Literally! Listen to find out what you never knew about the humble head of celery.

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