Join host Kae Sprung on Sprung On Food as she dives into the sweet, nutty world of Watergate Cake with special guest actor and writer Jen Ponton. Discover the intriguing history of this retro dessert, its connection to the 1970s Watergate scandal, and its surprising comeback in modern kitchens.

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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

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00:00 Introduction to Watergate Cake
00:59 Jen Ponton's Personal Connection
06:28 The 1970s Food Culture
10:37 Pistachio's Rise in Popularity
16:06 TV Magic and Behind the Scenes
18:10 The UGG Craze: A Cultural Phenomenon
18:52 Pistachio Pudding: From Pies to Watergate Salad
19:43 The Birth of the Watergate Cake
20:44 Theories Behind the Watergate Name
25:00 The Watergate Cake Recipe
29:54 Nostalgia and the Modern Revival
33:40 Personal Stories and Final Thoughts