Welcome to the "Savory Stories" podcast, hosted by Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell. This dynamic duo delves into the heart of Atlanta's cultural identity, exploring its rich stories through the lens of cuisine and food history. 

While one often associates Atlanta with iconic foods like Coca-Cola, Chick-Fil-A, and Waffle House, potato chips might not immediately come to mind. However, Atlanta can proudly claim its title as the city of potato chips, and the podcast discusses the city's unique connection to America's favorite snack food. 

In this episode, the hosts explore stories that trace back to the ancient Mayans' “papas fritas,” Europe's potato history, and the infamous Saratoga chip recipe. They delve into crispy fan favorites of potato chips that are packed with flavor and rooted in the heart of the city. 

 Also, check out some of the “Savory Favorites:” 

Symphony Chips 

Rap Snacks 

  

Photo of the Saratoga Potato Chipper 

Make sure to listen subscribe, rate, and share. Find more at wabe.org/savorystories 

Savory Stories was developed by and first premiered on City Lights with Lois Reitzes. 

Welcome to the "Savory Stories" podcast, hosted by Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell. This dynamic duo delves into the heart of Atlanta's cultural identity, exploring its rich stories through the lens of cuisine and food history.&nbsp;While one often associates Atlanta with iconic foods like Coca-Cola, Chick-Fil-A, and Waffle House, potato chips might not immediately come to mind. However, Atlanta can proudly claim its title as the city of potato chips, and the podcast discusses the city's unique connection to America's favorite snack food.&nbsp;In this episode, the hosts explore stories that trace back to the ancient Mayans' “papas fritas,” Europe's potato history, and the infamous Saratoga chip recipe. They delve into crispy fan favorites of potato chips that are packed with flavor and rooted in the heart of the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, check out some of the “Savory Favorites:”&nbsp;<a href="https://symphonychips.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Symphony Chips</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rapsnacks.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rap Snacks</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Photo of the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1htc8SC-ckeSvglWZM35oepX7VDLo73cw/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saratoga Potato Chipper</a>&nbsp;Make sure to listen subscribe, rate, and share. Find more at <a href="http://wabe.org/savorystories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/savorystories</a>&nbsp;Savory Stories was developed by and first premiered on <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/city-lights/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Lights with Lois Reitzes</a>.&nbsp;

A look at Atlanta’s people, through its cuisine and food history. Savory Stories traces Atlanta’s food story from the past to the present, getting to know Atlanta’s culinary creators and demystifying stereotypes about food with hosts Akila McConnell and Asata Reid.

A look at Atlanta’s people, through its cuisine and food history. Savory Stories traces Atlanta’s food story from the past to the present, getting to know Atlanta’s culinary creators and demystifying stereotypes about food with hosts Akila McConnell and Asata Reid.