Chapter
The History of Tacos from Authentic to Americanized
01:31 - 05:46 (04:15)
Jeffrey Pilcher's book, "Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food", explores the evolution of tacos from their authentic origins to the Americanized version commonly found in the United States. Dave Arnold may have even inspired the book as he is listed in the acknowledgments.
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The speaker discusses his craving for tacos but acknowledges that they are not the best delivery food.
01:31 - 02:47 (01:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses his craving for tacos but acknowledges that they are not the best delivery food. He brings up a fancy taco delivery kit from a restaurant in Atlanta called Bar Taco in Inman Park.
ChapterThe History of Tacos from Authentic to Americanized
EpisodeHow Tacos Work
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Journalist Jeffrey Pilcher was inspired to write his book "Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food" after realizing he didn't know how American tacos became so different from the authentic Mexican ones.
02:47 - 05:46 (02:59)
Summary
Journalist Jeffrey Pilcher was inspired to write his book "Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food" after realizing he didn't know how American tacos became so different from the authentic Mexican ones. Dave is referenced in the acknowledgements and uses Pilcher's book as a source for this episode.