3 chapters across the catalog
Little John's Candies, San Francisco Refugees and English Toffee
Christopher from Little John's Candies is recognized for his donation and his move from San Francisco to Fiddletown to escape "poop and needles." The 100-year-old family business handcrafts English toffee and other candies using original recipes from the 1920s. Listeners are offered a discount code for the online store.
Historical Analogs, 1919 Pandemic Aftermath, and Molasses Flood
A producer provides a historical comparison between 1919 and 2022, noting that both followed major pandemics. The segment details the Great Molasses Flood in Boston, which killed 21 people, and the ratification of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition). The hosts discuss whether modern society is facing a similar period of "stupid" prohibitions and social upheaval.
Sorghum Syrup, Dutch Breakfast Traditions and Maple Syrup
The hosts discuss the culinary uses of sorghum syrup, comparing its taste to the molasses and chocolate sprinkles commonly eaten for breakfast in the Netherlands. They reminisce about Dutch traditions involving buttered bread with Gouda cheese. The segment also touches on the value of real maple syrup compared to commercial high-fructose corn syrup alternatives.
