Secretly Incredibly Fascinating - BONUS SHOW 155: "The Amazing Tradition Of Inuit Akutuq, And The Separate Commercial Story Of 'Eskimo Pie'"
This is the bonus show for Episode 155! (Ice Cream)
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore the obviously incredibly fascinating topic of Inuit "ice cream": a real and amazing food tradition, and a concept appropriated by a landmark racist "Eskimo" grocery store product.
RESEARCH SOURCES:
What Is Eskimo Ice Cream? Answer: Not your typical summer dessert (Smithsonian Magazine Travel Journeys)
Akutuq: Whipping snow, seal oil, and berries into a frosty treat takes a very deft hand. (Gastro Obscura)
Maker of Eskimo Pie Ice Cream Will Retire ‘Inappropriate’ Name (The New York Times)
The Weird, Brief History of the Eskimo Pie Corporation (Smithsonian Magazine)
A Brief History of the Good Humor Ice Cream Truck (Motor Trend Magazine)
Edmonton’s CFL team changes name to Elks after dropping Eskimos (The Washington Post)
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