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Cranberries

Cranberries

By: Inception Point Ai
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 Dive into the surprising world of cranberries - from their quirky botanical secrets and Indigenous origins to the magic of modern bog harvesting, the truth behind their health claims, and how this tiny red fruit became a global culinary star. A bright, flavorful six-part journey through history, science, culture, and the traditions we love. Hosted by Claire Delish. For more engaging podcasts just like this one, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai Art Biological Sciences Cooking Food & Wine Science
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  • Join Claire Delish, and change everything you thought you knew about cranberries.

    Join Claire Delish, and change everything you thought you knew about cranberries.
    Nov 17 2025
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    1 min
  • Cranberries - Inside the Bog The Secret Life of a Cranberry Farm

    Cranberries - Inside the Bog The Secret Life of a Cranberry Farm
    Nov 17 2025
    Episode 3 dives into the hidden world of cranberry farming, taking listeners straight into the bog to understand how those iconic crimson pools come to life. The episode breaks down why bogs are intentionally flooded, how specialized machinery corrals floating berries, and the year-round labor that keeps a cranberry farm thriving. Listeners learn about planting, tending vines, monitoring soil health, and managing water systems essential to every harvest. The episode also explores the environmental pressures farmers face—from climate shifts to water-use challenges—revealing the delicate balance required to produce one of America’s most beloved holiday fruits.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series!
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    31 mins
  • Cranberries - How Cranberries Conquered America

    Cranberries - How Cranberries Conquered America
    Nov 17 2025
    This episode traces cranberries from sacred Wampanoag food to American industrial icon. Indigenous peoples called them sassamanash and used them in pemmican for preservation. Colonial adoption led to commercial shipping by late sixteen hundreds. Henry Hall's eighteen sixteen discovery of sanding techniques sparked intentional cultivation across Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Industrialization transformed brutal hand-picking into water harvesting with mechanical egg beaters, creating iconic flooded bogs. Ocean Spray's nineteen thirty cooperative formation, followed by innovations like juice cocktail and Craisins, made cranberries ubiquitous. Yet this billion-dollar industry rarely acknowledges the indigenous knowledge that made it possible, raising questions about appropriation and cultural reclamation.
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    24 mins
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