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The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

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Is airplane food bad on purpose? Historian Richard Foss takes us through the turbulent history of food in flight, from extravagant meals aboard zeppelins, to the flaming Baked Alaskas once served en route to Singapore, to the truth about mediocre food service on planes today. Plus, Rebecca Rupp tells us how carrots won the Trojan War, Amanda Herbert shares a recipe for the world’s first macaroni and cheese, and we head to Bogotá for a lesson on great barbecue. (Originally aired July 12, 2024.)

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