Just two girls trying to figure out life now…and life back then! We talk about everything food and history.
If you want to learn, laugh, or cry (from happiness or concern) grab your glass, mug, or goblet and tune into the mayhem that is Gobs and Goblets.
New episodes are available to watch and listen to every Wednesday!
Welcome back to Gobs and Goblets, the food and history podcast hosted by Maddie and Hannah. On this week's episode, we look at the early history of meat and fire. From the Fertile Crescent to Skara Brae to Hannah cooking steak on an open fire, this week has it all. — The Gobs & Goblets team loves hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and is always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow on….. Instagram...
26 Mar 2025
The History of Foraging: Plants and Fungi
Happy Season 2 day! And we’re taking you right back to prehistoric times - the age of the hunter-gatherers. But what were they eating? Meat…right? Right…but also plants! Join Maddie and Hannah with foraging expert Chris, as they wander around a forest seeing what they can find for lunch. – The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow o...
12 Feb 2025
The History of Valentine's Day: From Sweat Cakes to Human Remains
You saw the title - from sweat cakes to human remains, this episode delves into the deep and dark lengths people through the centuries went through, all for the sake of love! Join us on our season finale to answer the questions - 1. Was it worth it? and 2. Did these potions and recipes actually work!? Thank you for all the love this season, the Gobs and Goblets team are sending it right back at you and wish you all a very happy valentine’s day this year x – The Gobs & Goblets team lov...
23 Jan 2025
The History of Pickles
In this episode, we look at the hectic history of pickles! Pickles date back to the Mesopotamians, they were known as Cleopatra's great beauty secret and fueled soldiers for wars. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow on….. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gobsandgoblets/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok....
15 Jan 2025
The History of Fast Food and Takeaways
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the historical journey of fast food and takeaways. From diseased meat pies in the middle ages, to Hannah’s own personal encounters working at a fast food place, this is an ep full of drama. Grab a burger, be hungover and slouch with us. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow on….. Instagra...
8 Jan 2025
The Epiphany behind Epiphany Cakes
In this episode, we look at the complex history of Epiphany Cakes, a festive food still eaten in many places today to commemorate the three Kings' journey and the arrival to baby Jesus. It all started with dancing, eating, and… sacrifice. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow on….. Instagram - https://www.i...
18 Dec 2024
The Weird and Wonderful History Behind New Year's Food Traditions
When you think of New Year's, does slicing bellies open come to mind? I didn’t think so… However for many people back in the day this was a major concern. In this episode, we travel around the world to find out about how people celebrated New Year’s throughout history. We wish you all a very happy new year and will see you next in 2025 xx — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can ema...
12 Dec 2024
Eggnog and Wassail - The Drinks with Christmas Spirit
Christmas… the time for cheer and festivities! Or so you may have thought... In this episode join the two grinches/presenters to explore the history behind these two Classic Christmas drinks that have a history of everything from presidential recipes and riots to singing to warn off evil spirits. All I want for christmasss issssss *hits the high note* a successful cooking show. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always int...
27 Nov 2024
The MESSY History Behind French Fries
Everybody loves French fries (or so it seems). They are a global sensation. But have you ever thought about their history? In this juicy episode, we dive into the hot goss of who made French fries first: Was it the Spanish, French, or Belgians? May the chaos commence… — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.com Give us a follow on….. Insta...
20 Nov 2024
The Birth of Birthday Cake
In this episode, we look at the history behind one of the cakes that makes life worth it. As Maddie turns 22, we examine why birthday cakes became a popular tradition. From fencing away dark spirits to being consumed in the name of Artemis, Goddess of the moon and hunt. Join us for our celebration. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.c...
13 Nov 2024
The Historical Hunt for... Ketchup
A tale about a classic condiment you will almost definitely find in your fridge... she goes by the name of Ketchup. But have you ever thought about where she comes from? From Ancient China to the Roman Empire, then to the Industrial Revolution, humans just couldn't get enough. Journey with us to find out about the phases Ketchup has been through. -- The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You c...
6 Nov 2024
The Mystery behind Churros
In this episode, we delve into the history behind churros, porras and youtiao. Did the recipe come from greedy Portuguese sailors, hungry Spanish shepherds or angry Chinese street vendors? Come on a voyage with us to discover this mysterious tasty treat. Voodoo or voodough?! There’s a lot to unpack. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsand...
30 Oct 2024
How popcorn took over the world.
In this episode, we dive right into the history of the top-tier snack—popcorn. Popcorn has endured everything, from sacrificial rituals, to an ant carrying the weight of saving an entire civilization on the brink of extinction. But it doesn't end there… Shocking to most, the expansion of the production of popcorn was aided by WW2 and the Great Depression. The journey popped off, to say the least. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are a...
23 Oct 2024
Could bread save you from your sins?
Have you heard of Sin Eaters? No? No, neither had we, till we did and we HAD to make an episode. In this episode we delve into Sin eating, a Welsh folklore tale of the importance of bread. The tradition follows the practice of eating bread off of a corpse. Why, you may be asking? Follow us through this exciting episode as we reveal all your burning questions - alongside cooking almost burnt bread. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes an...
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