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Eat My Globe

Simon Majumdar
Eat My Globe
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  • Eat My Globe

    The Origins of Food Delivery

    2026/06/08 | 26 mins.
    On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of food delivery. He will explore its nascent origins in ancient Roman times; its presence in China as early as the 12th century, and in Korea, Japan and England as early as the 17th century; arguably the most famous pizza delivery in the 19th century; the creation of probably the most extensive and accurate food delivery system in India in the 19th century; the origins of Meals on Wheels; our-modern day tech-based food delivery systems; and so much more. So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:
    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast
    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe
    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial
    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar
    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar
    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
  • Eat My Globe

    Interview with Author, Writer, and Cookie Baker Extraordinaire, Marissa Rothkopf Bates

    2026/06/01 | 57 mins.
    On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar talks to author of "The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies," food writer, and cookie expert, Marissa Rothkopf Bates.
    They discuss the origins of cookies, the difference between biscuits and cookies, the cookie recipe in the first known American cookbook, the role of sugar, and much more. It is a fun but also informative discussion.
    So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:
    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast
    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe
    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial
    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar
    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar
    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
  • Eat My Globe

    The History of Cottage Pie & Shepherd's Pie

    2026/05/25 | 18 mins.
    On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, investigates the origins of two of his favorite savory pies: Cottage Pie and Sheperd's Pie. Their histories are intertwined. Simon discusses how these delicious dishes got their names, and how the ingredients differ.
    Along the way, Simon discusses other interesting stories including a food blogger during the Enlightenment period, the rise of the meat grinder, and the humble potato's role in these dishes. Who would have thought that these simple pies would have such a great history? So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:
    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast
    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe
    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial
    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar
    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar
    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
  • Eat My Globe

    Interview with Author, Publisher & Founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball

    2026/05/18 | 53 mins.
    On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to author, publisher, and founder of Award-Winning Milk Street, Christopher Kimball. They discuss Christopher's reason for publishing a cooking magazine like Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Magazine, how he started the acclaimed TV Shows "America's Test Kitchen" and "Milk Street," and relearning how to cook as he travels around the world. They also discuss his process for recipe testing. It's a fascinating conversation so make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:
    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast
    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe
    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial
    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar
    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar
    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
  • Eat My Globe

    Green Gold: The History of the Avocado

    2026/05/11 | 29 mins.
    On this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, explores the history of the avocado from its rather unusual name in Nahuatl to how the Hass avocado became the most popular in the world. He will also look at how avocadoes were used for trade and how an Australian chef took (or may have taken) a wonderful brunch dish around the world. He will also discuss the odd names the avocado may have been given in the past. It is an interesting history so, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on:

    Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast

    Instagram: @EatMyGlobe

    Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial

    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar

    Instagram: @SimonMajumdar

    Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156
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About Eat My Globe
In Eat My Globe: Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Food, Simon Majumdar will talk about an ingredient, a dish, a theme, a person or a nation and the fascinating story of how they became part of the world that we often take for granted. Over the course of the show, he shall be examining some of the great tales of food history, the origins of some of your favorite dishes and drinks, and the people who helped to create them. He will also share fantastic trivia that you can use to bore people with at parties. Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast FB & Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Produced and Distributed by: Producergirl Productions
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