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Apr 25, 2025 • 48min

The Krispy Kreme Episode Is Hot Now

This brand of doughnuts and coffee is famous for its fresh in-shop experience but poised to distribute its treats on a massive scale. Anney and Lauren don’t glaze over the science and history behind Krispy Kreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 18, 2025 • 27min

Torta Pascualina: A Deep Cut

This savory pie with a filling of greens, cheese, and eggs satisfies around Easter -- or any time of year. Anney and Lauren slice into the history and cultures behind torta pascualina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 29min

The Shiitake Episode Is the Shiitake Mushroom

This delicious fungus grows on hardwood and can help make biofuel. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of the shiitake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 34min

Making Heads or Tails of Gefilte Fish

Dive into the fascinating world of gefilte fish, a dish packed with cultural significance and nostalgia. Discover the science behind its preparation, from traditional recipes to modern adaptations. The discussion reveals its historical journey, including its evolution across Jewish communities and the influence of convenience products. Personal anecdotes add humor and depth to the exploration of this beloved dish, while listeners share their own memories and culinary quirks, highlighting the intimate connections between food and heritage.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 27min

The Tempting Turkish Delight Episode

This soft, chewy jelly candy ranges from a simple treat to fabulously fancy. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet science and sticky history of Turkish delight (aka lokum).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 25min

Savor Classics: Breadfruit

Sometimes called the tropical potato, is breadfruit the greatest thing since sliced bread? What's mutiny got to do with it? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of breadfruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 42min

Savor Classics: Cheese Curls (What the Puff?)

Cheetos and other cheesy puffed-corn snacks are miracles of modern science and marketing. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the fortuitously fab history (and making of) cheese curls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 37min

Spilling the Tea on Tea Bags

These simple, often disposable devices make brewing a single cuppa quick and easy. Anney and Lauren steep in the science and history of tea bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 34min

You Don't Know Yak

These large, long-haired cousins to cattle make life a lot easier (and more buttery) in their frigid highland environments. Anney and Lauren yak about the history, biology, and many products of yaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 35min

Raising Questions About Irish Soda Bread

This category of breads leavened with baking soda encompasses both simple staples and rich treats. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Irish (and Irish-ish) soda breads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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