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fork the empire
fork the empire
12 episodes
2 weeks ago

We’re excited to share with you the launch of fork the empire, your new go-to podcast about fresh and spicy musings on food! 


The "fork" doesn't just convey the sheer joy of eating, it also means challenging the status quo. The "empire(s)" we’re referring to range anywhere from the historical empires that have shaped global cuisines to corporate food culture, as well as the trends, traditions, and power structures that uphold them. From street food to fine dining, we aim to unpack the stories behind the plates.


We’re your co-hosts, Kiran and Puninda - both of Indian background. Kiran is from Australia, and Puninda from Canada, and we're currently based in London, UK. We realized how much we enjoy talking about food. So, we decided to subject all of you to our reflections. 


Reach out at forktheempire@gmail.com (or to Kiran/Puninda personally) with your thoughts! Share the link to the pod with anyone who might appreciate it, and thanks for listening!


Music credits:


Eps 1-5: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Eps 6 onwards: soderbhan


DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended.


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We’re excited to share with you the launch of fork the empire, your new go-to podcast about fresh and spicy musings on food! 


The "fork" doesn't just convey the sheer joy of eating, it also means challenging the status quo. The "empire(s)" we’re referring to range anywhere from the historical empires that have shaped global cuisines to corporate food culture, as well as the trends, traditions, and power structures that uphold them. From street food to fine dining, we aim to unpack the stories behind the plates.


We’re your co-hosts, Kiran and Puninda - both of Indian background. Kiran is from Australia, and Puninda from Canada, and we're currently based in London, UK. We realized how much we enjoy talking about food. So, we decided to subject all of you to our reflections. 


Reach out at forktheempire@gmail.com (or to Kiran/Puninda personally) with your thoughts! Share the link to the pod with anyone who might appreciate it, and thanks for listening!


Music credits:


Eps 1-5: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Eps 6 onwards: soderbhan


DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (12/12)
fork the empire
Coffee, the magical beverage

Show notes:


https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-climate-change-means-for-future-of-coffee-cashew-avocado

https://www.conservation.org/news/we-re-just-trying-to-adapt-coffee-farmers-face-down-climate-change


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2 weeks ago
55 minutes 16 seconds

fork the empire
Leftovers for Breakfast!

Show notes


Adai: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/adai-recipe-adai-dosa/

Chilaquiles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilaquiles



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3 months ago
26 minutes 24 seconds

fork the empire
Breakfast of Comrades

Shownotes: 


New Ho King, Toronto, Canada:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kendrick-lamar-drake-new-ho-king-b2543813.html


Great interview with three friends who came together to start Tutto Panino, Toronto’s new sando shop: https://torontolife.com/food/tutto-panino-italian-sandwiches-roncesvalles-charlotte-day-wilson/


Edward Bernays and Big Breakfast: https://www.newsmuseum.pt/en/spin-wall/bacon-affair


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_flakes#History


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3 months ago
50 minutes 50 seconds

fork the empire
Dip-lomatic Relations

Shownotes


Donate to Gaza:

https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/

https://chuffed.org/project/115245-dahnoun-mutual-aid 


Palestinian Food:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-palestine-food-colonial-conquest-target-how 


"Big" food:

https://www.businessinsider.com/10-companies-control-the-food-industry-2016-9 


Grey Poupon x Rap: https://www.vox.com/videos/2016/10/12/13250360/grey-poupon-in-hip-hop


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5 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 27 seconds

fork the empire
The Falafel Spreadsheet
...with special guest Noi!

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6 months ago
31 minutes 19 seconds

fork the empire
East West Fusion: Colonialism Gone Right?
Snippets for this episode come from this amazing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY53YU-Uq8I&t=147s

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7 months ago
22 minutes 13 seconds

fork the empire
2Pac, Henry Kissinger, and Vada Pav

Shownotes:


Will Bowlby interview: https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/five-minutes-with-krickets-head-chef-will-bowlby/

The trial of Henry Kissinger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trial_of_Henry_Kissinger

Poutine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine

Vada Pav: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_pav


New intro music credits: soderbhan


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7 months ago
47 minutes 24 seconds

fork the empire
Kolonized via Kricket (again)
  • Interview with Will Bowlby: https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/food-and-drink/interview-will-bowlby/#
  • KP mango: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Pride
  • Sambar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambar_(dish)
  • Rasam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasam_(dish)

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9 months ago
47 minutes 16 seconds

fork the empire
Vegetarianism, and the Papadam Incident
  • Gandhi - a controversial vegetarian; more on his complex legacy 
  • Bourdain in Punjab, India
  • Plant-based diets and climate change
  • Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2013 22-day vegan challenge
  • Book recommendation: The Vegetarian by Han Kang
  • Sam Niell dances for red meat

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10 months ago
26 minutes 9 seconds

fork the empire
Pro-Car, Pro-Europe, Propaganda: The Michelin Star System

Some controversies around Michelin Stars:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelin_Guide#Controversies


Masala Zone:

https://www.masalazone.com/


What in the world is COP29 - UN Climate Conference:

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/cop29


Global Call to Transform Food Systems:

https://shorturl.at/ZcMzE


True Cost of Food Report:

https://openknowledge.fao.org/bitstreams/b1c41474-95de-44d3-97b6-a7321dc46cdd/download


Meat And Dairy Products Mislabeled As Vegan And Vegetarian At COP29:

https://shorturl.at/mfw1B

https://shorturl.at/DBmFN


Gaggan Anand “bad boy of Indian haute cuisine” Interview: 

https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/chef-gaggan-anand-wants-to-bring-equality-to-the-table-what-does-that-mean-for-fine-dining/article68681382.ece


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11 months ago
41 minutes 36 seconds

fork the empire
Don't vegetarians deserve the privilege of eating rice?

Show notes:


  • Jamie Oliver’s plantain dosa
  • Vatavaran’s menu: https://vatavaran.uk/menus/
  • Jake Dryan is @plantfuture on Instagram
  • ENO is a fruit salt for digestion, but is often used for idli
  • More on pav bhaji
  • More on bisi bele bath
  • A pic of Amritsari chole kulcha
  • The “vatavaran” Bollywood movie scene comes from a film called Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 


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1 year ago
32 minutes 11 seconds

fork the empire
Dishoom, Soho House, and the India-Pakistan partition

How people are learning to cook Indian food

  • We begin to explore food instagram influencer Jake (not Jack) Dryan (@plantfuture) though we barely scratch the surface!
  • We also mention Harsha Bhogle's interview on the Grade Cricketer, and Cyril (not Daniel) Radcliffe, who drew the India-Pakistan partition.


Dosas

  • Kiran is planning to host a dosa brunch, so we dig into how popular we think dosas are!
  • What are dosas? A type of savory crepe from South India, made mainly from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Dosas are typically paired with chutneys (e.g. coconut and/or tomato) and a lentil soup/stew called sambar.
  • Soho House is an elitist club in London.


"Your Indian friends [approve/disapprove] of..."

We give you our hottake on one of the most popular Indian restaurants in London, Dishoom.


Read Kitchen Confidential Puninda's red hot book recommendation


"Keeping up with Kiran in the kitchen"

  • Some insider tips to elevate your kitchen game, like Kendall Jenner’s expert cutting of cucumbers.
  • This episode, Kiran gives you the 101 on bhel puri, a form of chaat (Bombay street food).

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1 year ago
35 minutes 29 seconds

fork the empire

We’re excited to share with you the launch of fork the empire, your new go-to podcast about fresh and spicy musings on food! 


The "fork" doesn't just convey the sheer joy of eating, it also means challenging the status quo. The "empire(s)" we’re referring to range anywhere from the historical empires that have shaped global cuisines to corporate food culture, as well as the trends, traditions, and power structures that uphold them. From street food to fine dining, we aim to unpack the stories behind the plates.


We’re your co-hosts, Kiran and Puninda - both of Indian background. Kiran is from Australia, and Puninda from Canada, and we're currently based in London, UK. We realized how much we enjoy talking about food. So, we decided to subject all of you to our reflections. 


Reach out at forktheempire@gmail.com (or to Kiran/Puninda personally) with your thoughts! Share the link to the pod with anyone who might appreciate it, and thanks for listening!


Music credits:


Eps 1-5: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Eps 6 onwards: soderbhan


DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.