The Spice Curve: From Pepper to Sriracha with Sarah Lohman
American food has a reputation for being bland\u2014but, according to historical gastronomist Sarah Lohman, \u201cIt\u2019s nonsense that Americans don\u2019t like spicy food.\u201d Lohman is the author of a new book, Eight Flavors:\xa0The Untold Story of American Cuisine, which explores the stories behind the flavors that have come to define American cuisine. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the history and science of black pepper,\xa0the\xa0oldest flavor described in her book, to the hot new taste sensation that is sriracha.\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices