Welcome to America’s Eats Podcast where we talk about the foods you know, but may not know much about. Each week we’ll cover a new and important part of the American fabric of food and drink and how it won its way onto our table and into our hearts.

What came first, the chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate chip? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of America's Eats we explore the storied history of the chocolate chip cookie.

What came first, the chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate chip? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of America's Eats we explore the storied history of the chocolate chip cookie.

EP. 5 Chocolate Chip Cookies

What would Christmas be without eggnog and candy canes? This week we cover a brief history of how these sweet holiday treats entered American Christmas tradition.

What would Christmas be without eggnog and candy canes? This week we cover a brief history of how these sweet holiday treats entered American Christmas tradition.

EP. 4 Eggnog & Candy Canes

Hamburgers are a global food phenomenon enjoyed by billions of people each year. In this episode we explore the history of the hamburger and it went from rags to riches.

Hamburgers are a global food phenomenon enjoyed by billions of people each year. In this episode we explore the history of the hamburger and it went from rags to riches. 

EP. 3 Hamburgers

Hot chocolate. It's warm, it's wonderful, but just how did this rich warm drink become an American wintertime favorite? Today, we explore the history of hot chocolate.

Hot chocolate. It's warm, it's wonderful, but just how did this rich warm drink become an American wintertime favorite? Today, we explore the history of hot chocolate. 

EP. 2 Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin pie has graced festive American tables for centuries, but just how did this classic American dish become what we know it as today?

Pumpkin pie has graced festive American tables for centuries, but just how did this classic American dish become what we know it as today?