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Despite bunnies being just as prolific as the sayings go, this lean protein has never been as widely popular as other meats. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of eating rabbit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Spam is one of war and peace, nostalgia and necessity, all-American innovation and greed. In this classic episode, Spammy Reese and Lauren Vogelspam explore the history and science behind Spam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return to the not-so-distant world of our inbox for tales of friendship and magic from you, dear listeners! This iteration involves mostly more sports mascots, but with a smattering of peanut lore, effective in-home food marketing, and Anney’s best lima bean recommendations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast explores the fascinating world of Sherry, discussing its complexities, flavors, and production process. It delves into the history and trade of Sherry wine, from ancient Rome to modern times. The hosts also discuss different types of wines, address listener mail, and explore the Salvadoran and Ethiopian food scene in Maryland. A mix of education and humor!

This liquid seasoning/condiment made from salted, fermented fish reigned in the Mediterranean for a thousand years, but then nearly disappeared for a thousand more before coming back into fashion. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of garum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This tropical fruit has a spiky exterior, but its heart is mild and refreshingly sweet. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of rambutan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The raging popularity of this soup in centuries past nearly drove three separate species of turtles to extinction, and it can still be (more sustainably) enjoyed today. Anney and Lauren just keep swimming through the history and culture of turtle soup – and mock-turtle soup, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although peanuts have been feeding us for basically ever, peanut butter is a pretty new invention. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore how peanut butter came to be, plus the science of how it stays fresh for so long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawfish, corncobs, biscuits, and s’mores – we’re not putting together a menu; these are all sports teams’ mascots. Anney and Lauren explore the fabulous, surreal, silly world of anthropomorphic food-themed sports mascots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This surprisingly wide category of cabbage salads is a classic side dish/topping precisely because it’s so adaptable. In this sponsored episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the culture and history of coleslaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.