Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth - Presidential Food

Presidential Food

01/17/19 • 24 min

Dr. Scoff and the Prof: Food, History and Mirth

US Presidential Foods Donald Trump's preferred diet of fast food and Diet Coke has, like every other aspect of the current US President's life, been heavily scrutinised. But what of the favourite foods of the American Commanders in Chief of the past? In the latest edition of the food studies podcast, our intrepid gastronauts examine Presidential diets of yesteryear. Featuring contributions from expert scholars and even a couple of the office holders themselves.

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