Savor

The worlds of food and perfume have always overlapped, but there's been a recent spate of fragrances meant to evoke branded food products, from soft pretzels to burgers to mayo. In this short, Anney and Lauren explore a strange sampling of food fragrance stunt marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through her many ventures -- including restaurants, a cookbook, kitchen inventions, and television programs -- Joyce Chen strived to educate and delight people with Chinese cusine in the 1960s and '70s. Anney and Lauren dig into life and legacy of Joyce Chen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the delightful world of frozen treats! Discover the quirky origins of popsicles, born from a child's happy accident. Enjoy humorous discussions about trademark battles and the ever-popular 'Poptail' creations. Marvel at the cultural nostalgia surrounding these icy delights and their surprising link to seafood branding. Listen in on hilarious behind-the-scenes antics from a promotional video shoot, and celebrate the diverse history and beloved rituals of ice cream at weddings. A frosty experience awaits!

This succulent desert plant, with pad-like stems and sweet fruit, has historically been propagated in hopes of farming a parasitic insect for dye. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of the prickly pear cactus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year on the International Space Station, a mystery was afoot. Two precious, space-grown tomatoes had gone missing. Had someone secretly stolen a Solanum snack? In this mini episode, Anney and Lauren explore an out-of-this-world veggie tale: the great space tomato case!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This (usually) blue-veined cheese is one traditional product that’s changed with the times. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Stilton cheese, including both Welly Wangin and microbiology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This shaved ice dessert can include everything from fruit and jellies to ice cream and evaporated milk. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of halo-halo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This brand of fruit-based products was the first to successfully NOT ferment grape juice in the 1800s. Anney and Lauren dip into the twisting history of Welch’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The neon-red cherries of our childhood bear little resemblance to the original maraschino cherries. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren take a pitiless look at the science and history of both, including how the classic type is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bitter root vegetable is often roasted and used to make hot beverages, like chicory coffee. Anney and Lauren dig up the science and history of root chicory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.