Watch It Wiggle: The Jell-O Story
It\u2019s been described as the ultimate status symbol for the wealthy, as the perfect solution for dieters and the sick, and, confusingly, as a liquid trapped in a solid that somehow remains fluid. What could this magical substance be? In case you haven\u2019t guessed, this episode, we\u2019re talking about Jell-O! Or, to be more precise, jelly\u2014not the seedless kind you spread on toast, but the kind that shimmers on your plate, wiggles and jiggles on your spoon, and melts in your mouth. Jelly\u2019s story is as old as cooking itself\u2014it is one that involves spectacular riches and dazzling displays, as well as California\u2019s poet laureate and some very curious chemistry.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices