Cookies: Double Stuffed - Part 2!

06/29/22 • 59 min

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We’re back with Part 2 of “Cookies: Double Stuffed” Get ready for an extra deep Deep Dish with our Foodlosopher, Anna Van Valin, as she dives into one of the most epic food business rivalries in history: the century-long battle between Oreo and Hydrox. When a ruthless lawyer and two bitter baker brothers collided at the beginning of the 20th century, it led to the creation of the very first food conglomerate, a world-changing invention, and the most popular cookie on earth. She tells us which cookie really came first (it’s not the one you think!!) and how some of the best and worst marketing played a big role in who came out on top. It’s a story STUFFED with corporate backstabbing, petty revenge and so much shade. Milk isn’t the only thing Oreo’s been DUNKing on!
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More info from the show:
* Watch the deliciously dramatic “Cookie Wars: The Food That Built America” from the History Channel
* Oreo's delightful 1980 commercial
*Hydrox's questionable commercial from 1966
*Hydrox's VERY questionable 1988 commercial
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Cookies: Double Stuffed - Part 1!

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There’s DOUGH much we want to tell you about cookies, we had to do it in two episodes! In Part 1 of this epic two-parter, Anna and Lia share their fondest cookie memories and tell us how letting their creativity go wild with cookie decorating was important part of their holiday traditions growing up. They also debate Oreo cookie eating methods — the twist and the dunk — and prove there’s no such thing as moderation when it comes to these sweet treats. Then Lia Ballentine, our Chef-Creator, digs into cookie history, presents the “cookie vs. biscuit” debate, and goes through an epic list of cookie holidays. Can you believe there are more than 15 cookie days to celebrate each year? She highlights some of the most interesting cookie days on the calendar (National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day?) then tells us about three important women who have made (and continue to make) a tremendous impact in cookies and culture: Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girls Scouts; Ruth Graves Wakefield, creator of the chocolate chip cookies; and Jasmine Cho, a cookie activist. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming next week, when Anna Van Valin, our Foodlosopher, discusses the century-long battle for the cookie aisle between Oreo and Hydrox!
More info from the show:
* Watch Jasmine Cho’s TEDx Talk: “Cookies as a Form of Activism”
* Listen to Phoebe tell another lie in this clip from “Friends” -
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Explore more from the show:
* Check out the official website of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council here.
* Learn the proper way to eat a hot dog in this etiquette guide.
* Watch the trailer for “The Good, The Bad, The Hungry."
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Every Day is a Food Day - Cookies: Double Stuffed - Part 2!

Transcript Summary

In the podcast episode "Cookies: Double Stuffed - Part 2!", the hosts begin by acknowledging the Supreme Court's decision on Roe versus Wade and offering solidarity and support. They then delve into the history of cookies, specifically the Oreo-Hydrox rivalry. They discuss the creation of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) by Adolphus Green, the competition between Hydrox and Oreo, and the various marketing strategies employed by both brands. They highlight how Oreo's decision to become kosher played a significant role in the decline of Hydrox. The episode also explores the aggressive tactics allegedly used by Mondelez, Oreo's parent company, to hide Hydrox on store shelves. The hosts critique a video about the history of cookies and crackers for using an Oreo prop instead of a Hydrox prop. Overall, this episode provides an entertaining and informative account of the cookie industry and the intriguing rivalry between Oreo and Hydrox. Whether you're interested in food history, corporate competition, or just enjoy a good cookie, this episode is definitely worth a listen.