Go Make me a Sandwich!

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11/04/21 • 83 min

Thyme to Chat

After a rocky start to recording, Kamea and Rose dive into a conversation about the origin of the catchphrase Go Make me a Sandwich. Why is it assumed this request is misogynistic? Is it our societal expectation that masculinity comes with a get out of politeness-free card?

While we are on the subject: what qualifies as a sandwich? Turns out folks have very strong, and surprising, opinions about what is and isn't a sandwich.

Connect with us on Instagram: @culinaryherbalisim and @tastysaltyreal. You can find more information about your hosts on our podcast website.*This show contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised*

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Weather Men and Frog Sex

Here is the clip of the SNL skit Wikipedia credits with being the originator of the catchphrase featured in this episode. After the episode, we of course googled frog sex...turns out some do in fact f***.

Interruptions and Politeness in the Workplace

This Guardian article offers some insight on Justice Sonia Sotomayor's opinions regarding oral argument rules and the recent revamp. For a great listen on the build-up to this revamp, check out this episode of More Perfect. The truth is though, that many of us face being interrupted in the workplace. We mention our own battles with upspeak in this episode and how we have learned to use it to appear less threatening.

Tender Traps and the History of Sandwiches

For a brief overview of the see the history of sandwiches. Let us not forget though that it was the great invention of sliced bread that gave women the best set of tools for catching boys.

What is a Sandwich?

Legally speaking there are a few definitions for what is and is not a sandwich. For tax purposes, New York has a very wide and inclusive definition of sandwiches. Would you agree that a burrito is a sandwich? Let us know by connecting with us on Instagram, or sending us an email.

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While we are on the subject: what qualifies as a sandwich? Turns out folks have very strong, and surprising, opinions about what is and isn't a sandwich.

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Weather Men and Frog Sex

Interruptions and Politeness in the Workplace

Tender Traps and the History of Sandwiches

For a brief overview of the see the history of sandwiches. Let us not forget though that it was the great invention of sliced bread that gave women the best set of tools for catching boys.

What is a Sandwich?

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thyme-to-chat/donations

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Kitchen Witch | Halloween/Samhain Special

Have you noticed a seemingly sudden waking of the witches? Society's narrative of enchanters has been nothing short of damning and outright dangerous. Yet, WitchTok continues to pull in views by the billions, and to some tarot feels as approachable as an artisanal cocktail. Join your hosts, Rose Tomlin and Kamea Black, for a spooky conversation about #kitchenwitches, the craft, and modern witch hunts. Making your own kitchen magic? Turn up the volume on our kitchen witch companion playlist here on Spotify. Connect with us on Instagram: @culinaryherbalisim and @tastysaltyreal. You can find more information about your hosts on our podcast website.*This show contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised*

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Representation of Witches

Growing up we observed depictions of witches being women outside of the status quo. In fairytales and folklore, they are described as ugly, old, and often living in solitude. Interestingly, our beloved Wizard of Oz had a significant hand in solidifying our imagery for green witches and the classic witch costume. However, the famous MGM version of the story also complicated our imagery when they gave us Glinda the good witch. In her glittering ball gown, she does not call herself a fairy godmother--she is a witch. If you recall, Glinda also asks Dorthy if she had brought her broomstick for easier travel. In the end, Dorthy used her own power to get home but she had to endure a journey before she discovered she held magic within her.

In our modern lives, folks are increasingly calling themselves a witch and diversifying our understanding of what witches look like. On WitchTok we see increasing representation of non-binary people practicing magic and offering mentorship. Currently the Peabody Essex Museum, in Salam Massachusetts, has an exhibit featuring the work of Frances F. Denny. Her project Major Arcana celebrates the diversity of this traditionally taboo identity in her portraits of witches.

Kitchen Witches

It is true, Kitchen Witches were originally charms for the kitchen to ward off unwanted spirits in the heart of the home. For a Halloween-inspired craft, you might consider making your own.

Baby Soup and Broomsticks

For more on baby soup, you can read this article that explores some of the historical events behind our wild witch stories. As for why witches ride broomsticks...well it could have linkages to an old fertility ritual, but there is strong evidence to suggest that it was so they could go on trips. Other stories that surround Halloween do have roots in the old traditions of Samhain. For an overview of some of those traditions, see this post from our friends at Sea Witch Botanicals.

Witchhunts

While we like to think of witchhunts as being a mere relic of the past, it is important to recognize that real people are physically harmed because of accusations of being a witch. For more consider this article in Scientific America or this piece that illustrates witch hunts as a modern global issue.

For those looking for deeper homework, I offer a lecture from Dr. Silvia Federici.

Next Episode

The Crimson Tide

Because Rose and Kamea have been spending a great deal of time together producing this show, they find themselves riding the crimson tide at the same time. This caused a lively conversation about this biological phenomenon, period cravings, and of course misogyny.

Listen as we end season one with a period.

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The first 50 respondents will receive a surprise from the hosts.

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On the Rag

Don't you think it is weird that we have so many different ways to say period without saying period? We have a lot of complex emotions around the subject. So many that we now have a blood drop emoji and menstrual equity advocates are thrilled about its potential to aid in conversation. Especially educational ones with youth.

The history of why menstruation is so taboo is complex and ancient. I mean people who menstruate are portals between the living and the dead. It is a superpower, but we are socially conditioned to keep it a secret. It is hard not to be shocked when we see an athlete openly flowing as they run. Menstrual products have come a long way but the truth is millions of people don't have adequate access and miss school or work opportunities because of it.

Finally, if you are interested in the concept of misogyny being the law enforcement branch of the patriarchy, check out this interview with the author of Down Girl.

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