The Good, The Bad, The Cilantro

White or whole wheat: while today the question is most frequently asked at the sandwich counter, the debate over the correct answer goes back literally thousands of years. This episode, we dive into the world's longest-running, highest-stakes food fight. Along the way: the invent ...  Show more

ICYMI, our old friend the food pyramid has been flipped on its head. The Trump administration recently issued new dietary guidelines that it says will "revolutionize our nation's food culture." It's a bold claim—but since when has the government been in the business of telling us ...  Show more

This herb, which tastes fresh and lemony to some but bitter and soapy to others, has been gracing tables for thousands of years along with its spice counterpart, coriander. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cilantro.

Cilantro aversion: a genetically predetermined distaste, or a scientific hoax purported by unsophisticated palates? Today, Josh and Nicole are debating: 'are cilantro haters faking it?' on this episode of A Hotdog Is A Sandwich. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p ...  Show more

One of the most diverse things about the U.S. is its food industry. Foodies obsessively seek out the “authentic” flavors of any given culture. But many of the foods brought to the U.S. via immigration were initially viewed with suspicion and disdain.

Alors oui, je sais ça n’a pas l’air d’être très important. Mais si vous pensez ça, c’est que vous faites sûrement partie du camp de ceux qui aiment la coriandre, ou du moins qu’elle ne vous dérange pas. En revanche pour les autres… Je vous sens déjà très tendu. Oui la coriandre c ...  Show more