Yum But Why?
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<p>Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!</p>
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8/14/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
Birthday Food Traditions: Cake, Candles, and Seaweed Soup
Where did birthday cake actually come from? Why do we blow out candles and make a wish? And why does a Korean birthday start with a bowl of seaweed soup? In this episode, Kinara and Aparna take a delicious trip through the history and science of birthday food. They trace birthday cake all the way back to ancient Greece, uncover the surprisingly dramatic story behind the Happy Birthday song, and tour birthday food traditions from Korea, Ghana, Brazil, Australia, the Netherlands, and more. Plus...
April 15, 2026
The Scoop on Ice Cream 🍦
Why does ice cream make your brain freeze? Who first invented frozen desserts? And how did people enjoy icy treats thousands of years ago — even in the desert? In this delicious episode of Yum But Why?, Kinara and Aparna dig into the surprisingly global history of ice cream, from ancient Persian faloodeh and Mughal kulfi to stretchy Turkish dondurma, Japanese mochi ice cream, and more. Along the way, they explore the science behind what makes ice cream so creamy, why it gets icy in the freeze...
January 30, 2026
New Year's Food Traditions
New Year's Food Traditions Around the World Ring in the new year with delicious traditions from across the globe! In this episode, we explore why people eat special foods on New Year's Day—from Hoppin' John and collard greens in the American South to 12 grapes at midnight in Spain, from long noodles in Japan to tamales in Mexico. Discover the deep cultural meanings behind these foods: round foods for prosperity, long foods for longevity, green foods for wealth, and forward-moving foods for pr...
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- What is Yum But Why??
<p>Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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