So many people have been asking me about it. And that's because I've been talking about things particularly that have come from the Americas, things like tomatoes, potatoes, chilies, and how they've come to Europe and to the west and to the wider world from there.Īnd I keep mentioning it and giving a very glib kind of description because I'm not really an expert. Now I'll give my kind of brief reasons why I've mentioned it. And that's because one of the things that I've mentioned a dozen times, probably a lot more in episodes that I've done of Eat My Globe so far is something called the Columbian Exchange. Uh, but before we do that, I said there was a second reason that I'm thrilled. Long may it continue.Īt the end of this episode, I'll ask you to give all of the outreach connections so people could go on the internet and find out where they can see more of what you do. Well, we're very appreciative of that and yes, with Steven as well, we've done some dinners that we cooked together and we had, we've had some great fun over the years. So we've continued to do that over the years, two and a half years, that I've been Chair as well. And, um, worked with you about, uh, allowing some of our expertise to come into play when you were producing your podcasts. And I believe he began the relationship with Eat My Globe. Uh, but, uh, he was very interested in various ways that we could speak to the larger public. This was a, a big, um, passion of my predecessor as Department Chair, Steve Aaron, who is actually leaving UCLA to go to the Autry Museum as its new Director. And, uh, in that capacity, we're reaching a much bigger segment of the public than ever before. So we make available our experts, um, both, you know, what everyone produces toward a historical scholarship in sort of more formal senses of books and articles and that sort of thing.īut we also, and increasingly do things like blog and write opinion pieces for newspapers and participate in podcasts like this one. Well, the Department Chair, of course, runs the academic side of the History Department at UCLA, dealing with students and curriculum and faculty members and all of that.īut we also have a role in speaking to the larger community. So, um, before we go on to talk about the subject, why I've actually invited you today, why I'm doubly thrilled, perhaps you could tell us a little bit more about what it is you do, what it is to be a Department Chair and the Outreach Program that Eat My Globe is part of. It's not just me rambling in a darkened room somewhere. And as I said, adds real credibility to all the people who are listening to this. On all of them, I think have been read through by people in your Department who've come back and offered criticisms and guidance, and that's been really valuable to me. we've done 50 episodes plus, I think, now of Eat My Globe. It gives me a great opportunity to thank you and all of the Department of History at UCLA, for all your support. So now I did say I was thrilled for two reasons. So today I think we have a perfect example and I am really, really thrilled to introduce Professor Carla Pestana, the Department Chair of the Department of History at UCLA, and the Joyce Appleby Endowed Chair of America in the World. Now, long-term listeners will know that alongside our regular episodes, what I like to do every now and again is invite real experts on to Eat My Globe, who can share their expertise, but also give me some credibility against all of my usual amateur ramblings. And welcome to Eat My Globe, a podcast about things you didn’t know you didn’t know about food. So, if you’ve enjoyed the episodes of Eat My Globe you’ve listened to so far, and would like us to make many more into the future, do head over to Remember, that’s INTRO MUSIC For varying levels of membership of our Patreon club, there will be access to fantastic Eat My Globe swag, including that incredible chopping board so many of you have written to me about, recipes based on historical periods about which we chat each week, video shout outs, signed pictures, and even along the way, some very special episodes just for members. Any support we will get will allow us to purchase research materials, buy ingredients for recipes, and maybe, when we can get out and about to bring you some very special in-the-field reporting. And so, we have opened up a page on Patreon dot com to allow those of you who listen regularly to do just that. However, along the way, a large number of people have approached us suggesting they would like to support the podcast. Now, those of you have been listening to the podcast since we began over two years ago – nearly 50 episodes so far – will know that we have never sought out sponsorship for the podcast. Hi everybody, this is Simon Majumdar, the creator and host of the Eat My Globe food history podcast. INTERVIEW WITH RENOWNED HISTORIAN & UCLA PROFESSOR,
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