

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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Jul 19, 2024 • 37min
B-b-b-b-b-bad to the Bone Marrow
This type of animal fat, housed inside bones, lends silky richness to soups, stews, and simple toast -- and eating it may be how humans evolved in the first place. Anney and Lauren celebrate the science and history of bone marrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 51min
The Hefty ‘Larousse Gastronomique’ Episode
This well-loved reference book serves not just as an encyclopedia of gastronomy, but a window into the (mostly French) culinary world from when it was published. Anney and Lauren flip through the history behind the ‘Larousse Gastronomique’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 37min
Crown Caps: A Crowning Achievement
This bottle cap’s simple, effective design – and its inventor’s business savvy – shaped the beverage industry as we know it. Anney and Lauren pry open the history and science of the crown cap (or crown cork).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2024 • 43min
Who Brought the Potato Salad Episode?
This starchy side dish can inspire some strong opinions -- and side-eye. Anney and Lauren peel back the history behind the many, many iterations of potato salad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 32min
Natto: Cool Beans
This preparation of soybeans employs a fermentation process to bring a funky flavor and stringy texture to the mix. Anney and Lauren spill the beans on the science and history of natto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2024 • 36min
Listener Mail XX: Rebels
We return once again with missives from you, dear listeners! Included in this motley crew are some strong opinions about regular cannoli and regular opinions about strong vindaloo (which we hope we haven't re-butchered the pronunciation of). As always, our greatest strength will be each other!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 31min
Savor Classics: Cotton Candy
Dentists originally created this fairground favorite, and the physics behind it is fascinating. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren put their spin on the history and science of cotton candy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 43min
Lemon: Squeeze the Day
This near-omnipresent citrus has been a rare treat, a reason to develop irrigation technology, a cure for scurvy, and a protection against the black plague. Anney and Lauren unpeel the botany and history behind the lemon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2024 • 45min
HP Sauce: Bringing Down the House
This brand of savory sauces has as many origin stories as it has uses. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and phenomenon of HP Sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 2024 • 36min
Aquavit: The Water of Life of the Party
This botanical liquor can be made with many things, but often brings flavors like caraway or dill seed to the party. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of aquavit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


