Pickles and Pie Holes: The Secret History of Food Words

Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, hosts of the radio show “A Way With Words,” join us to explore the language of food. They discuss why some restaurant servers ask “Will you be wanting anything else?”—instead of simply “Do you want anything else?” And they explain phrases that seemingly don’t make a lot of sense, such as “in a pickle.” Plus, master spice blender Lior Lev Sercarz teaches us how to transform a meal using spices; we learn the step-by-step rules to perfect curry; and Adam Gopnik ponders climate change and the future of wine. For this week's recipe, Potato and Green Pea Curry, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-green-pea-curry-aloo-matar Go to http://177milkstreet.com/thanksgiving for free access to our 2019 Thanksgiving roundup We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips This week's sponsors: Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout. Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.