Savor

Anney co-wrote a book! To celebrate, we sat down with her co-writer and co-host of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Samantha McVey, to chat about how gathering around food is a love language that can drive personal exploration and social movements alike. (You can order the book at https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canned food existed for almost 50 years before the can opener, and even then it took us centuries to come up with a really good one. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren pop open the history and physics of these finger-saving devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This poultry has taken a dive in popularity in some places, but it's still considered a delicacy in others. Anney and Lauren swoop through the agriculture and history behind squab (i.e., young pigeon).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This rich, sweet candy owes its smooth texture to sugar science – and stirring. All the stirring. Anney and Lauren don't fudge up the science and history of fudge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This goat- and sheep-milk cheese doesn’t melt when cooked, making it perfect for panfrying or grilling. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of halloumi/hellim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve always thought that what outer space is missing is a good glass of bubbly, fear not! A Champagne house has teamed up with the French space agency to design a bottle that meets both French wine and space safety specifications. In this short episode, Anney and Lauren dip into the solutions the team came up with.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The types and treatments of corn used to create masa make all the difference between colorful tortillas, tender tamales, and crisp tostadas. At the Wynn Las Vegas’s Casa Playa restaurant, Executive Chef Sarah Thompson developed a masa program to help deliver that delicious cuisine at Vegas scale. In this sponsored interview, Anney and Lauren chat with her about all the nerdy aspects of bringing her menu together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quaker Oats brand wasn't founded by Quakers and has sold a lot more than oats. Anney and Lauren dig into the winding history of Quaker, oats and all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This simple classic of American steakhouses has a contested history -- but it definitely begins in Mexico. Anney and Lauren toss around the history and culture of the caesar salad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the complex history and science behind salt, including its role in wars, innovations, and human life. Learn about the different types of salt and their characteristics, reducing salt intake, ancient Chinese salt cultivation, and the historical significance of salt. Discover the properties of salt, different sources, and salt harvesting methods. You'll also dive into salt blends and its fascinating history, including its use as currency and literary references.