The Secret History of Home Economics

Author Danielle Dreilinger tells us the surprising history of
home economics. We hear about its origins as a scientific
movement that wanted to change the world and find out how it
brought us Betty Crocker, astronaut food and the Rice Krispies
treat. Plus, listeners share their Home Ec memories, lessons and
tales of disaster. Also on the show: Kim Severson of the New York
Times explores the rise of hydroponic farming, we get a lesson in
Palestinian home cooking from Nadia Gilbert, and we learn a
Filipino recipe for chicken soup.


Get the recipe for Filipino-Style Chicken Soup with Coconut and
Lemon Grass:


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