Produced and presented by Rebecca Boyd, chef and nutritionist with an unashamedly nerdy love of all things history.
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From wildlife pooping on migration routes, Roman cultivators, to travellers on the Silk Road - apples have a long history!
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Produced, edited and presented by me, Rebecca Boyd. Music by Epidemic Sounds
4 Jan 2026
Morsel #12 - Fasting Through History
"Oh I can't have that, I'm fasting" .... something we hear more and more often these days! But why did fasting begin and is it really good for us?
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23 Nov 2025
Morsel #11 - Why Vanilla Isn't Boring After All
"That's so Vanilla" ... it's become a term for the boring, the dull and the unadventurous. Yet if it weren't for a 12 year old boy, we wouldn't have it at all!
Find out by listening to this week's Morsel on the history of Vanilla.
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16 Nov 2025
Morsel #10 - Olive Oil's History and Health Benefits
Olive oil is good for our health, but how did it start being produced and what's the history behind it? From currency to health food, find out all about it in this weeks episode.
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9 Nov 2025
Morsel #9: How Watermelon Became a Racist Symbol
The humble watermelon has quite a complex past. Come with me on a journey through slavery, independence and right up to modern day ring wing symbolism.
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2 Nov 2025
Morsel #8: Why Asparagus Makes Your Pee Smell & Always Has!
Ever noticed strong smell from your pee, shortly after having eaten asparagus? There's a reason for that and it's being going on for centuries... find out more by tuning in to this 8th episode of Morsel.
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26 Oct 2025
Morsel #7: How Whey Became Waste and then Wellness
Waste product to billion dollar supplement...but how? Listen to find out?
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19 Oct 2025
Morsel #6: Why a Sandwich is Called a Sandwich
The humble sandwich, sarnie, piece or sammie, whatever you call it! Unmistakeably British, but how did it come to be? Listen to find out...
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11 Oct 2025
Morsel #5: How Basil Went From Funeral Herb to Pesto
Basil is the queen of herbs. Pesto pasta has saved the day many times in our house and the herb itself is so versatile. Italian food is unimaginable without it now but that wasn't always the case. Listen to find out why...
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5 Oct 2025
Morsel #2: How Croissants are really Austrian
Croissants...who on earth doesn't love them (no really, come at me and I'll fight you!). But although they are quintessentially French, they didn't start their journey in France. Listen to learn how they went from a victory bread to what we know and enjoy today.
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5 Oct 2025
Morsel #4: When Lobster was Prison Food
This is one of history's greatest re-brands. From prison food to the most expensive dish on the menu, Lobster has been on quite a journey. Listen to find out in just a few minutes, how this sea bug had the glow-up of the century.
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5 Oct 2025
Morsel #3: Butter Coffee, Modern Fad or Ancient Ritual?
Heard of Bulletproof Coffee? Like it, or hate it, if you don't know it's origin story, then listen to this episode of Morsel to find out!
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4 Oct 2025
Morsel #1: Why Celery was a Victorian status symbol
Always wondered what the point of celery is? Well aside from containing basically no calories, it has a surprisingly rich history. Literally! Listen to find out what you never knew about the humble head of celery.
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