A Taste of the Past

Episode 163: American Icons: Chocolate Chip Cookies and SPAM

Episode Summary

This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda explores the origin of the chocolate chip cookie. Her guest Carolyn Wyman is the author of The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie, among other books that document the history of Americas most iconic foods. Later, Linda and Carolyn discuss the history of SPAM. This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market. Todays music provided by Plexophonic. Cookies are not on the dessert menu for most restaurants; its more of a home food. [23:45] --Carolyn Wyman on A Taste of the Past

Episode Notes

This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda explores the origin of the chocolate chip cookie. Her guest Carolyn Wyman is the author of The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie, among other books that document the history of America’s most iconic foods. Later, Linda and Carolyn discuss the history of SPAM. This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market. Today’s music provided by Plexophonic.

“Cookies are not on the dessert menu for most restaurants; it’s more of a home food.” [23:45]

Carolyn Wyman on A Taste of the Past