Savor

This beverage is more than just drinkable yogurt – it’s fermented with whole colonies of friendly bacteria and yeasts. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of kefir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As complex to make as it can be to pronounce, Worcestershire sauce is prized for its pungent flavor. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren examine the history and science that make Worcestershire sauce possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chewy, licorice-type candy is one of the oldest candy brands in the United States. Anney and Lauren unravel the science and history behind Twizzlers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This crisp, golden beer straddles the line between a pale ale and a lager. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of Kölsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This subspecies of fish has adapted to living in lakes and streams situated in high-altitude deserts – and it’s pretty tasty. Anney and Lauren dive into the ecology and history of Lahontan cutthroat trout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all seafood is its best right off the boat. Using preservation techniques that go back centuries, Chefs Christoper Lee and David Middleton have developed a dry aging program for the Wynn Las Vegas Resort's Lakeside restaurant. In this sponsored episode, we chat about how it works, plus other ways they're looking to make traditions modern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We turn again to stories from you, dear listeners! This bounty includes a lot of stories about stories, from cozy mysteries to kids’ cartoons -- plus tales of other art forms, from kiwi gardening to tomato costuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This sweetened root vegetable side dish has so many potentials for personalization that it may be cause for a bit of introspection. Anney and Lauren get to the roots of tzimmes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This type of prepared mustard, though traditionally made with Burgundy wine byproducts, has gone global. Anney and Lauren dip into the sharp science and spreading history of Dijon mustard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This classic episode of the podcast explores the history and market volatility of black pepper, as well as its types, production process, and characteristics. It also covers the rise and fall of the Salem pepper trade, the medicinal uses of black pepper, and features various sponsor ads.