Beyond Cronuts: How Foods Go Viral

07 Nov 2025 • 50 min • EN
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In the beginning, there was the Cronut, the pastry hybrid that ushered in the era of "viral" foods. Its mass appeal wasn't all that surprising, but what about the rise of tinned fish? Reporter Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong shares the unlikely story of this humble pantry staple. Plus, chef Joshua McFadden changes the way we cook and eat pasta, and our friends from A Way With words teach us a language lesson about pumpkins. Get Joshua McFadden’s recipe for Creamy Bean Pasta Fagiole here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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