Food History: Pickles

Pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, oh my! The history of pickling foods dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and features cameos from Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare. Who knew this sour treat had such an impressive journey? Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking pickles. While most people in the United States think of pickled cucumbers, the process of pickling has spanned nearly all food groups and centuries of civilization. Let's take a bite, shall we? Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com​ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine


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