Meat + Three

The World in a Wine Glass

Episode Summary

Wind your way through the world’s markets, both physical and financial, to find out how they’re changing. This week on Meat + Three, we explore global food trade. First, we follow the journey of deliciously sweet dates – from markets in the Middle East to Missouri. Then, Cathy Erway introduces us to Lizzie Collingham’s book, Taste of Empire, which tells the story of the British Empire's lasting influence on on world through 20 significant dishes. Finally, we try to understand how climate change is shifting global food markets by examining the "canary in the coal mine" of agriculture: vineyards.

Episode Notes

Wind your way through the world’s markets, both physical and financial, to find out how they’re changing. This week on Meat + Three, we explore global food trade. First, we follow the journey of deliciously sweet dates – from markets in the Middle East to Missouri. Then, Cathy Erway introduces us to Lizzie Collingham’s book, Taste of Empire, which tells the story of the British Empire's lasting influence on on world through 20 significant dishes. Finally, we try to understand how climate change is shifting global food markets by examining the "canary in the coal mine" of agriculture: vineyards.

This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

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