The Spice Curve: From Pepper to Sriracha with Sarah Lohman

American food has a reputation for being bland—but, according to
historical gastronomist Sarah Lohman, “It’s nonsense that Americans
don’t like spicy food.” Lohman is the author of a new book, Eight
Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine, which explores
the stories behind the flavors that have come to define American
cuisine. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the
history and science of black pepper, the oldest flavor
described in her book, to the hot new taste sensation that is
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