Savor

Dive into the fascinating world of gefilte fish, a dish packed with cultural significance and nostalgia. Discover the science behind its preparation, from traditional recipes to modern adaptations. The discussion reveals its historical journey, including its evolution across Jewish communities and the influence of convenience products. Personal anecdotes add humor and depth to the exploration of this beloved dish, while listeners share their own memories and culinary quirks, highlighting the intimate connections between food and heritage.

This soft, chewy jelly candy ranges from a simple treat to fabulously fancy. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet science and sticky history of Turkish delight (aka lokum).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes called the tropical potato, is breadfruit the greatest thing since sliced bread? What's mutiny got to do with it? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of breadfruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheetos and other cheesy puffed-corn snacks are miracles of modern science and marketing. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the fortuitously fab history (and making of) cheese curls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These simple, often disposable devices make brewing a single cuppa quick and easy. Anney and Lauren steep in the science and history of tea bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These large, long-haired cousins to cattle make life a lot easier (and more buttery) in their frigid highland environments. Anney and Lauren yak about the history, biology, and many products of yaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This category of breads leavened with baking soda encompasses both simple staples and rich treats. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Irish (and Irish-ish) soda breads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hot sauce brand has been expanding from a restaurant staple to a household name. Anney and Lauren get in their feels about the science and history of Cholula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one-pot main dish is a comfort food in all its many iterations. Anney and Lauren dig into the history, cultures, and (mostly) good-natured wars behind jollof rice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This category of aged, blended brandies can get expensive real quick. Anney and Lauren dip into the rich history and many regulations around cognac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.