
Savor
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?
Latest episodes

Nov 9, 2023 • 30min
Pan de Muerto: Raising the Bread
This aromatic sweetened bread welcomes celebrants both living and dead to the festivities of el Día de los Muertos. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of pan de muerto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2023 • 43min
Interview: Eating Is Our Common Ground
Jeff Eichelberger, Senior Manager of Wine for the Wynn Las Vegas, joins the hosts to talk about coordinating food and drink, including the importance of sustainability, the rise of dry champagne, and offering vegan options. They also discuss their experiences at the Vegas resort and feature sponsored messages from Moderna, Uncommon Goods, and Purdue Global.

Oct 27, 2023 • 43min
Chowing on Chowder
This thick, comforting soup comes in red, white, and clear varieties with countless adaptations. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of chowders, clam and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 33min
Chinese Water Chestnuts: Children of the Corm
This sweet, semiaquatic vegetable stays crisp even when cooked or canned. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of the Chinese water chestnut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Savor Classics: Tempeh
This textured vegetarian protein is fairly new to a lot of the world, but tempeh's history goes way back. Anney and Lauren dig in, plus explore the amazing fungal chemistry that makes tempeh tasty, nutritious, and safe to eat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
Semi-Fictional Foods: ‘The Menu’
This dark comedy/horror film satirizes fine dining – and tackles some very real issues in the restaurant industry and food media. Anney and Lauren relish the dishes and themes of ‘The Menu’ (2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 32min
Kefir: Some Ingrained Ideas
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.

Oct 6, 2023 • 25min
Savor Classics: Worcestershire Sauce
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.

Oct 5, 2023 • 38min
The Twisty Tale of Twizzlers
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.

Sep 30, 2023 • 34min
The Clutch Kölsch Episode
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.