The Sandwich Factory Ep. 02 “Pinkies Out”

EVERYBODY EATS…

…and in this podcast, talking with your mouth full isn’t a faux pas. 

Here, we examine the links between food and culture, examining how what we eat has the power to shape the destinies of individuals, cultures and nations. In other words, we’re one of those places that examines the “philosophy of food“. 

Furthermore, each episode features a different meal. That is to say it will focus on a different intersection between food and culture. We examine this in our modern world, and throughout history. 

IN THIS EPISODE…

…we take a look at “tea time”, that quintessential component of British culture that has lasted through the ages. But what’s the difference between a “High Tea” and a “Low Tea”? What kind of role did food play in distinguishing class and social differences in jolly old England. More importantly, how does it continue to mark us socially today? 

OUR GUESTS…

…Dr. Anita Specht, Professor of History at Kansas Wesleyan University, and Amber Benning – KWU Student and sandwich lover.

 THE REPAST…

Cucumber and thinly-sliced ham sandwiches, with a mixed green salad with olive oil vinaigrette served with sun-dried tomatoes and strawberry tarts. The beverage is, of course, hot Earl Grey tea. 

IN UPCOMING EPISODES…

In the future, we’ll examine other food and culture related ideas such as the concept of “comfort food”. Moreover, we’ll take a look at the British concept of “high tea” and what separates it from “low tea” when we take on the relationship between food and social class. 

If you’ve got an idea for a topic we can examine, or if you just want to share a good sandwich recipe, please reach out to us here at The Sandwich Factory, care of kwustudentmedia@gmail.com. Drop us a note with “Sandwich Factory” in the title and we’ll check it out!

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