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Hungry Squared: Where the brain and belly meet

Hungry Squared is a free and clean weekly audio podcast about the nerdy side of food: food science, food history, and food design. Plus, we love to solve your relationship problems as they relate to food in our segment called Food Fight.
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Mar 19, 2018

On this week's episode, we are delighted to chat with Martin Earl, the culinary editor and chef at ThermoWorks, the makers of thermometers, all about the history of thermometry and science of the different types of digital thermometers are and how they work. We also chatted about how to use thermometers to get better quality of food as the home cook. What a great chat!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Mar 12, 2018

On this week's episode, we get into the wonderful world of bagels! We chat about the history of the bagels and how boiling of the bagel became to be, and then we jump into how to make bagels and the science behind that crusty outer layer and chewy, dense inner bread. And on this week's Food Fight discussion, we talk about your love versus your love's preference for food.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Mar 5, 2018

On this week's episode, we chat with Linda Cain of Valley Fig Growers to chat all about figs and specifically California figs, including what types of figs there are, the history of figs in the old country and America, and how they are cultivated. It's so fascinating! Linda also gives us ideas on how to use figs in our meals. By the way, our listeners get 25% off at www.valleyfig.com with the code "H2" until March 27, 2018. Get on it!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Sponsor: IKEA and the Annual Swedish Easter Paskbord on March 9, 2018 at your local IKEA.

Feb 26, 2018

On this week's episode, Lee guest-hosts while Sharon is out sick. We talk all about how well advertising firms have convinced us and the public to drink more of their beverage of choice, from Coca-Cola, bottled water, milk, and coffee. Sneaky, yet super effective. Plus, we chat about how to encourage a Food Fight listener's parents to eat better. 

Let's taco 'bout it!

Cohosts: Winter and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Feb 12, 2018

On this week's episode, we talk all about the tacos! Finally! We go into the history of tacos, especially  how they were introduced from Mexico to the United States, then go into the design of the bright yellow, U-shaped fried taco shell and figure out who invented it. Lastly, we cover a couple of interesting back histories on Tacos Al Pastore and fish tacos.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Feb 6, 2018

On this week's episode, we're a book tour stop for vegan author Hannah Kaminsky of Real Food, Really Fast, and we chat about the basics of veganisms and how to cook vegan. We also delve into different vegan ingredients, that can be intimidating, and how her recipes are quick and approachable. Plus, we chat about being "polite" vs "polite and honest" when served food during our Food Fight question.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Jan 30, 2018

On this week's episode, we interview our friend and dietician Marysa Cardwell of All of Nutrition specifically about the vitamins and minerals, the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), and how to maintain balance in what your body needs with All of Nutrition's philosophy of Burn. Balance. Become. We don't have a Food Fight question this week, but we do love getting email at hungrysquared@gmail.com.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Jan 22, 2018

On this week's episode, we chat all about popcorn, how we like to eat it, the long history of popcorn, and the science of the somersaulting popping popcorn kernel. It's going to be tasty! Plus, we help our Food Fight listener help a friend who is starting a new "diet". 

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Sponsor: IKEA and IKEA Draper and the Make Room for Organization event January 27 and 28 2018. Check www.ikea.com for events at your local store.

Jan 15, 2018

This week's show is a mini-episode, because Winter is sick and really wanted to talk about foods that would make her feel better. We talk a little about chicken soup, starving (or is it feeding) a cold, and different herbal remedies that have "properties" that could help with her symptoms.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Sponsor: IKEA and IKEA Draper and the Make Room for Organization event January 27 and 28 2018. Check www.ikea.com for events at your local store.

Jan 8, 2018

On this week's episode (sponsored by IKEA), we are delving into all our go-to tips for kitchen and pantry organization, from using clear containers to sorting and purging. It's the new year, so let's get organized! Plus, we help some Food Fight parents deal with a rambunctious toddler during dinner time.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Sponsor: IKEA and the Make Room for Organization Event on January 27 and 28, 2018 at your local IKEA store.

Jan 3, 2018

Happy New Year! On this week's episode, we welcome Sharon back and have a lively discussion on what we saw in 2017 that we'd like to see go the way of the dodo, then talk about 2018 food trends we're particularly excited about. Then we talk about food goals that we're going to set for ourselves in 2018. What are you looking forward to?

Let's taco 'bout it!

Sponsor: IKEA of Draper Utah. Join us January 27 and 28, 2018 for the "Make Room for Organization" Event. Check out the shownotes for more details.

Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Dec 18, 2017

It's a mini-episode about eggnog, Lee's favorite holiday drink, with the help of our very own Lee while Sharon is out. We hit up a little history, then delve into different types of eggnog that are out there. Yum!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Hosts: Winter and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Dec 11, 2017

On this week's episode, Lee is joining Winter to talk all about potatoes and its long and storied history as it traveled from Peru to Europe and back to the Americas again. We also delve into the difference between starchy and waxy potatoes and how to cook them. We then help our Food Fight listener who thinks everyone is invited, but isn't!

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Winter Redd and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Dec 4, 2017

On this week's episode, we are figuring out what the differences are between evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk and their interesting beginnings. It always comes back down to eating safe prior to the 18th century. Also, we help our Food Fight listener navigate the leftover landscape at a holiday potluck dinner.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Nov 27, 2017

On this week's episode, we're in the Great Outdoors, cooking up a meal with special guest Susan Strayer of Mountain Mom and Tots and learning all about how to cook outdoors and while camping, including what are your heat sources and Dutch Oven. Plus, Sharon and I commit to joining Susan's Outdoor Cooking Challenge. Will you?

Let's taco 'bout it!

Nov 21, 2017

On this week's episode, we talk about a few things you can do with the Instant Pot, that are a little more intimidating, namely making yogurt, infusing your own vanilla extract, and making cheesecake. Yes, you CAN make a cheesecake in the Instant Pot! We also help our Food Fight listener deal with her condiment conundrum.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

 

Nov 13, 2017

On this week's episode, we are talking all about different meats that are eaten during the holidays, such as turkey, ham, prime rib, goose, and seafood. There are so many delicious options for your upcoming holiday season. We also help our Food Fight listener figure out how to match her spouse's hunger levels.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Nov 6, 2017

On this week's episode, we talk all about the humble onion, where it came from, that there's an association in the US to represent them, and how to avoid crying when you cut onions. Plus, we help our Food Fight listener deal with her significant other's need for gourmet food.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Oct 30, 2017

On this week's episode and on the eve of Halloween, we explore the origin of the pumpkin, from how they were used by the Native Americans to crazy folklore of the Jack-O-Lantern, from Libby's canned pumpkin puree and lastly to how Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte took the world by storm. We then help a Food Fight listener (aka Sharon) deal with making a Red Velvet Cake for an upcoming birthday.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Oct 23, 2017

On this week's episode, Winter and Lee have special guests, Leslie and Aaron Galvan of the So This is Love Podcast, to chat with us this week about the basics of eating paleo. They consider themselves "paleo curious" or "paleo-ish", so they go over what you can eat while on paleo, how they adapt recipes to fit their take on paleo, and give their wise advice on paleo and different types of diets. We don't have a Food Fight question, but we do talk about the economics of dining out as a couple.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Winter Redd and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Oct 16, 2017

On this week's episode, we're getting in the mood for Halloween by talking about the history of Halloween, the origin stories of the Tootsie Roll, Candy Corn, and the term Fun Size, and then we learn about why we all get freaked out about tainted Halloween candy. Then we help our Food Fight listener figure out how to deal with all the Halloween candy coming from grandparents.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Oct 9, 2017

And we're back! On this week's episode, we talk about the mysterious and prized truffle, the fungus, not the chocolate kind. We talk all about how you find them, why they are so prized, and how to use them. We also sympathize with our Food Fight listener about feeling like a barbarian at fancy dinner parties.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

Sep 25, 2017

On this week's minisode, we're talking about some of the different Italian food regions in honor of our trip to Italy. Let's taco 'bout it!

Sep 18, 2017

On this minisode, we're asking each other about our childhood food memories! Let's taco 'bout it!

Sep 11, 2017

On this week's episode, we are busting food myths left and right, including whether you should rinse your chicken before using it, drinking 8 glasses of water everyday, and if salt decreases the boiling point. So many myths busted! Plus, we help our Food Fight listener organize her freezer for the sake of toaster waffles.

Let's taco 'bout it!

Our episode is brought to you today by our awesome sponsor, IKEA Draper.

It's Annual Swedish Crayfish Party time!

Our sponsor for this week's episode is the Draper Utah IKEA (67 West IKEA Way, Draper, Ut 84020). IKEA Draper and other participating IKEA stores are having their special end-of-summer celebration: the Annual Swedish Crayfish Party on Friday, September 15, 2017. Contact your local store for more information.

Co-Hosts are Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor is Leland Redd.

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