

Savor
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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?
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Sep 30, 2025 • 39min
Getting to the Roots of A&W
This international brand of root beer, other sodas, and fast-food joints goes back over a century to a single root beer stand along a veterans’ parade route. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures of A&W.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2025 • 31min
The Tangled Kugel Episode
This category of casseroles encompasses both sweet and savory flavors and starches of many kinds, but it all comes down to comfort food. Anney and Lauren noodle about history and cultures behind kugel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 2025 • 35min
Thoughts on Apricots
Dive into the sunny world of apricots, where botany meets culinary delight! The hosts explore the fruit's fascinating origins and global production, revealing surprising stats and vibrant festivals. They discuss cultural significance and recent climate challenges impacting yields, particularly in Turkey. Listener mail adds flavor, sharing tea rituals and unique pairing ideas, like cheese and lamb. Join the juicy conversation that celebrates this delicate stone fruit!

Sep 18, 2025 • 46min
The Hammy Jamón Ibérico Episode
This cured pork product is especially celebrated when the pigs it comes from feed free-range on acorns. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Iberian ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sep 10, 2025 • 41min
Episode, Earl Grey, Hot
Discover the fascinating history of Earl Grey tea and its unique flavor enhanced by bergamot. Dive into nostalgic childhood memories of trading treats and the humorous tales tied to SpongeBob. The speakers passionately discuss preparation methods and health benefits, alongside the cultural significance of this iconic beverage. Enjoy a lighthearted exploration of the spelling differences between American and British English, and unravel the legends behind Earl Grey's creation, including its unexpected connections to pop culture.

Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 1min
Squaring the Foods of SpongeBob SquarePants
This children’s animated comedy/pop culture phenomenon follows the (mis)adventures of an extremely enthusiastic fry cook. Anney and Lauren dive into the fictional foods of SpongeBob SquarePants -- and some of their real-world extrapolations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2025 • 29min
Savor Classics: Isabella Beeton
Isabella Beeton wrote the book on how to run a Victorian kitchen – "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management" – and her brand survives today. But Beeton wasn't a stodgy matron. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the fashionable, savvy woman behind this seminal cookbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2025 • 38min
Conveyor Belt Sushi: Let the Good Times Roll
In this style of restaurant, the kitchen sends dishes through the dining room via varyingly automated systems for customers to select from. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind conveyor belt sushi restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2025 • 37min
Looped into Hostess Cupcakes
These industrially produced snack cakes have a rich corporate history. Anney and Lauren fill in the science and saga of Hostess Cupcakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2025 • 44min
Savor Classics: Chewing Gum
While it's not strictly a food, humans have been chewing gum-type stuff for around 9,000 years. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren blow up the history, science, and sticky menace of chewing gum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.