The History Of Spaghetti And Meatballs
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In this episode of Sprung On Food, we explore the heartwarming and delicious history of spaghetti and meatballs with special guest, writer and actor Dana Quercioli. Discover Dana's personal connection to this classic dish, family recipes, and tips for the perfect meatball. Dive into the fascinating origins and evolution of spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce from ancient Rome to modern America. Don't miss this flavorful journey filled with laughter, nostalgia, and culinary secrets!
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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.
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00:00 Introduction to Spaghetti and Meatballs
00:18 Guest Introduction: Dana Quercioli
00:42 Dana's Personal Connection to Spaghetti and Meatballs
02:03 Family Recipes and Traditions
06:33 The History of Spaghetti and Meatballs
13:29 The Evolution of Spaghetti and Meatballs in America
26:14 Pop Culture and Spaghetti and Meatballs
29:06 Final Thoughts and Cooking Tips
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