2,000 years ago, there was a civilization that changed the world.  So let's polish up on what you think you know about the Silk Road.  As we explore back in time when the Silk Road was established, we also learn the tenants that were the foundation of Western philosophy and how the world worked according to the Han Dynasty.  #dyingtoeat #silkroad #dynasty #trade #eastern #western #recipe #guyscooktoo #scottparish

AndroMEDIA...WHAT?!?  The pronunciation of this galaxy isn't the only thing to suffer a horrific fate.  Come and explore known parts of the unknown on this weeks episode.  #dyingtoeat #space #exploration #food #cookie #doubletree #recipe #die #usa #ussr #china #monkey #florida #astronaut #cosmonaut #metor #scottparish #guyscooktoo

Mystical volcanic mountains rise through the fog across the sea.  Monstrous rock formations spilling into the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.  Magical landscapes seen from the most common locales.  And meaty comfort food nuzzled simply in a can.  Ancient culture finds home hidden in pure beauty among these dots of islands. Adapting, conforming, and thriving are how this culture maintained, as one foreign entity after another discovered them and move into the island chain.  Come with...

Remember the children's story about the old lady who lived in a shoe, she had so many kids she didn't know what to do?  There's a place where she likely spent eternity in that shoe.  Tradition has it, coffins are built to reflect the interest of the deceased in this country.  Pitmasters in BBQ grills. Fisherman in boats.  Businessmen in briefcases.  Custom coffins for all occasions.  Well... maybe that's overkill.  Let's find out together as we explore the African nation of Ghana. ...

Nobody throws a tea party like they do in Boston. The thing is, how did it come, to what seemed as such an impulsive act to a brooding situation?  One man Knew.  One man spent his life before, as well as after, paving the way for our new nation.  Let's explore James Madison... Orator, statesman, patriot, fourth president of the United States, and eater of pie.  #dyingtoeat #unitedstates #newyork #philadelphia #virginia #montplier #dolly #dolley #president #pie #recipe #food #dessert #sweet...

Molasses... Just hearing the word instantly flashes images of sticky goodness drizzling over your favorite dessert.  Swirling hypnotically around your favorite cookie dough. Folded in and out any cake batter.  Even slowed spooned in your morning cup of joe.  So where exactly does this sticky and sweet goodness mix with death? Come check out this week as we explore an intriguing history, a promising future, and the surprising misfortune of molasses.  #dyingtoeat #molasses #sugar #recipe...

Vikings... The world alone brings to mind a world of tall, bearded  barbarians.  Plundering and pillaging all in their path as they make way on massive wooden ships.  Massive battle axes and fiery funeral pyres pave their path through the lands.  Who were these giants of the North?What kept them going as they tore through villages? And where did they get those cool hats?   Follow us as we begin to explore some Viking history, rituals, and food on this weeks episode.  #Dyingtoeat #GreatNorth...

Poverty and prosperity.  Traditional beliefs and current technology.  Commercial trade and multi-cultural ethnicities from around the world.  How does one of the world's 5  largest cities deal with life and death?  Let's find out as we explore New Delhi, as we discuss some of the history, culture, burial rituals, and culinary traditionin this dynamic city. #dyingtoeat #India #newdelhi #recipe # scottparish #guyscooktoo #hindi #dying #punjab #buddhism #tibet #muslim #food #asia #europe #death 

Dieting.  There always seems to be a new trend or a new fad, alwyas claiming it WILL make you healthier, stonger, skinnier, live longer, etc... when is it too much?  Listen this week as we explore how the search for a better life can get deadly. #juice #dyingtoeat #diet #guyscooktoo #history #orange #carrot #recipe #scottparish #cake

When we leave our loved ones, what more can we wish, than providing a comfortable place of refuge for eternal rest and reflection. One particular part of the Philippines does just that... Come with us as we reflect on the history, food, and rituals of the Cavite tree burials. #dyingtoeat #food #cook #trees #Philippines #island #japan #china #cavite #recipe #parish #scottparish 

There's a hidden world of charms and potions, dark secrets, and sacrifices. This world hidden within the one we know, originated with the Western slave trade.  Voodoo and the Jazz funeral, the only way to truly celebrate life and death... Nawlins Style! #dyingtoeat #death #life #oysters #rockefeller #nola #jazz #funerlas# history #music #slavery #voodoo #recipe #guyscooktoo

It has been said that when the fog rolls in on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, it appears swiftly, quietly, and at times, deadly. The fog also doesn't arrive alone, it brings ghosts. The Haida natives built an unparalleled reputation whilst moving silently among their prey. Come with us as we explore what happened to these once great and quiet warriors. #history #food #fun #dyingtoeat #guyscooktoo #silent #warriors

A deeply rooted island. Beautiful blue seas. This crossroad nestled in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.  Under the shadows of ancient volcanos, are neighborhoods built in perfect rows. Inhabited by strong communities of people that cover numerous generations on the island.  You will also find unrest, strength, families ravaged by centuries of invasions and never ending foreign influences. In the end, Sicily is substantially more than just a hodgepodge of tradition.  Step foot with us upon...

Drug money, battles over mining rights, passports to nowhere, and THE most overweight nation per capita in the world; sound familiar? Come with us as we explore, Nauru. That's right! A place most people have never even heard of existing. #DyingToEat #dying #eat #recipe #history #kiwi #Newzealand #Philipines #island #overweight #diet #ocean #Australia #ScottParish #guyscooktoo

What lies under the jungle canopy on the far away island of Madagascar? Many of us immediately think of that movie of cute talking animals. Maybe we should be thinking about a home for pirates from all of world, one of the most dangerous roads in the world and a long love/ hate history with the French. Explore this paradise with us as we discuss the interesting burial ritual of these native people that include celebrating life at parties with long dead relatives in the Turning Of The Bones....

Call it what you wish... the Black Death, the Great Pestilence or simply, the Plague... 1300's Europe was a scene taken directly from a living dead movie. Listen as Scott walks you through how it began and how it progressed. Learn about the  supposed cures and what they did with the deceased. In the end we all die. Let's explore it all and how food ties it together. #dyingtoeat #virus #plauge #death #food #recipes #goodeats #history #scottparish #chef #cooking