Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

Author: My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts Language: English Episodes: 100
Join Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón as they pull up a chair to a conversation that’s equal parts kitchen table and classroom. Their podcast, Hungry for History, is a vibrant exploration where every dish has a deeper story. This isn't just about recipes; it's about the people, migrations, and traditions that shaped what's on our plates. You’ll hear Eva and Maite swap personal family stories that connect them to these foods, while digging into the surprising journeys of everyday ingredients. Their curiosity leads to conversations with chefs, historians, and all kinds of food enthusiasts, creating a rich tapestry of voices. Some episodes even take you on location, uncovering the hidden past of a beloved taco, tamale, or cocktail. The atmosphere is warm and engaging, often punctuated by the sounds of taste tests, the clink of glasses during a drink-making segment, and the sharing of culinary techniques. Produced by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts, this series sits at the perfect intersection of heritage and flavor. Listening feels like being part of a lively, insightful gathering where culture is understood through taste, and history is served in generous, delicious portions. You’ll come away from each episode with a newfound appreciation for the narratives simmering in every pot and pantry.
Episodes
Hair of the Dog: New Year’s Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
Ring in the New Year with Eva and Maite as they explore the story behind the classic “hair of the dog.” They trace where the phrase comes from, how it became a go-to hangover remedy, and why the Bloody Mary earned its pl…
Kneading Community: Holiday Traditions and Immigrant Breads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:05
This Christmas, Eva and Maite celebrate how bread—and the people who bake it—keep family, tradition, and community alive, even as this season looks different for many immigrant communities. They explore the bakery as a w…
The Art of Food Criticism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:22
Who first decided that food deserved a critic? This week on Hungry for History, Eva and Maite dig into the origins of food criticism. From the earliest French tastemakers and the rise of the Michelin Guide to the influen…
Revolutionizing Dining: The French Culinary Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:26
Restaurant history tells the story of who we are, what we value, and how culture moves. In this week’s episode of Hungry for History, Eva and Maite explore the impact the French Revolution played in the birth of restaura…
How Eating Shapes History - The Mexican Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:30
Tierra y Libertad: Food and the Mexican Revolution In Mexico, revolution was as much about reclaiming the land as it was about reclaiming the kitchen. Over a century after the French Revolution, the Mexican Revolution of…
How Eating Shapes History - The American Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:16
Revolution on the Table: The American Fight for Independence and the Birth of National Identity Before independence was won on the battlefield, it was declared in the kitchen. From boycotts of British tea to the brewing…
How Eating Shapes History - The French Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
Liberté, Égalité… Gastronomie: The French Revolution and the Birth of Modern Cuisine The French Revolution wasn’t just fought in the streets, it was fought at the table. As bread riots shook Paris and hunger fueled rebel…
The Mustard Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:12
This week, Eva and Maite serve up the surprisingly spicy history of mustard—from ancient apothecaries to royal tables, the rise of Dijon as the mustard capital of the world, and its journey to the Americas. Along the way…
Fritos and Totopos and Doritos, Oh My! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:43
What do sacred crops and chips have in common? Turns out, more than you’d think! In this episode, Eva and Maite uncover how Latin America’s native ingredients - corn and potatoes - went from offerings to the gods to the…
Nutty for Peanuts, Part Two: Power, Industry, and Identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
In part two, Eva and Maite dig into peanut-related idioms as they follow the legume into the modern age where it became a symbol of innovation, resilience, and identity. They talk peanut farming in the American South, Ge…