
Hosted by fork the empire · EN
We’re excited to share with you the launch of fork the empire, your new go-to podcast about fresh and spicy musings on food!
The "fork" doesn't just convey the sheer joy of eating, it also means challenging the status quo. The "empire(s)" we’re referring to range anywhere from the historical empires that have shaped global cuisines to corporate food culture, as well as the trends, traditions, and power structures that uphold them. From street food to fine dining, we aim to unpack the stories behind the plates.
We’re your co-hosts, Kiran and Puninda - both of Indian background. Kiran is from Australia, and Puninda from Canada, and we're currently based in London, UK. We realized how much we enjoy talking about food. So, we decided to subject all of you to our reflections.
Reach out at forktheempire@gmail.com (or to Kiran/Puninda personally) with your thoughts! Share the link to the pod with anyone who might appreciate it, and thanks for listening!
Music credits:
Eps 1-5: "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Eps 6 onwards: soderbhan
DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the audio clips interspersed between segments throughout the show. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement is intended.
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Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6weckGCzpNySvyArKgUq1W?si=Z0OLv1V7RemmvwH-eHJiTQAchaar: https://www.sourcedjourneys.com/post/the-art-craft-and-gendered-labour-of-achaarRaw mango pickle: https://rakskitchen.net/vadu-mango-pickle-recipe-maavadu-pickle/Lime leaf pickle: https://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipe/vepilakatti-lime-leaves-pickle-recipeDhamaka Bites: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPiwBhek75H6Q2fy6Dosa 'n' Chutney: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L6BwRJR6tePMJbBZ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 15 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ec8R7j696bkdImHHTWDz1?si=lXqPIqi4TY6VXWCia4ex0QCocacolonization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CocacolonizationCoca Cola and plastic waste: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/27/coca-cola-plastic-waste-in-oceans-expected-to-reach-602m-kilograms-a-year-by-2030Coca Cola and water shortage: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2025/1/8/forgotten-how-one-mexican-city-struggles-against-big-industry-for-waterWhat Coca-Cola’s logo reveals about the history of writing in America https://www.vox.com/2015/5/29/8685619/coca-colas- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Garfield’s very wrong opinion: https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2024/10/andrew-garfield-ketchup-chips/District 6 Museum, Cape Town, South Africahttps://www.districtsix.co.za/Braaihttps://thecommontable.eu/i-like-to-braai/ Bunny Chowhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_chowLamb Burger from: https://www.mimosa.co.za/Venison Tartare from: https://www.instagram.com/22churchstreet/?hl=enBlack pepper from Diaspora Spice Co for cacio e pepe: https://www.diasporaco.com/products/aranya-black-pepper?variant=42725162483883 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We each headed to India over the holiday period!ShownotesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forktheempire Bourdain’s Perfect Day in Amritsar: https://explorepartsunknown.com/punjab/amritsar-perfect-day-india/Puri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puri_(food)Amritsari Kulcha: https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/families-in-food-bread-better-5660258/ Langar “community kitchen:” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langar_(Sikhism) Partition Museum: https://www.partitionmuseum.org/Episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AVq9lDACGviiG3HYkBDLF?si=0d993a4b90804199 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show notes:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-climate-change-means-for-future-of-coffee-cashew-avocadohttps://www.conservation.org/news/we-re-just-trying-to-adapt-coffee-farmers-face-down-climate-change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show notesAdai: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/adai-recipe-adai-dosa/Chilaquiles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilaquiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shownotes: New Ho King, Toronto, Canada:https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kendrick-lamar-drake-new-ho-king-b2543813.htmlGreat interview with three friends who came together to start Tutto Panino, Toronto’s new sando shop: https://torontolife.com/food/tutto-panino-italian-sandwiches-roncesvalles-charlotte-day-wilson/Edward Bernays and Big Breakfast: https://www.newsmuseum.pt/en/spin-wall/bacon-affairhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_flakes#History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ShownotesDonate to Gaza:https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/https://chuffed.org/project/115245-dahnoun-mutual-aid Palestinian Food:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-palestine-food-colonial-conquest-target-how "Big" food:https://www.businessinsider.com/10-companies-control-the-food-industry-2016-9 Grey Poupon x Rap: https://www.vox.com/videos/2016/10/12/13250360/grey-poupon-in-hip-hop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...with special guest Noi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snippets for this episode come from this amazing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY53YU-Uq8I&t=147s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.