Food Swindle, or Absolute Genius? The Margarine Story

Burnt Toast by Food52

Jul 27, 201700:14:49Arts

We speak with Bee Wilson to follow the curious, contentious history of margarine back to its first invention. Turns out, we have Napoleon III to thank.

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