Savor
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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?
Episodes
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Jun 5, 2023 • 47min
The Stuffed Stouffer’s Episode
This brand of nostalgic American frozen dinners once also encompassed a restaurant and hotel empire. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind Stouffer’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 snips
May 30, 2023 • 39min
Savor Classics: Why Do We Eat Three Meals a Day?
Many cultures eat three meals a day -- but why? Have we always done that? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the history (and etymology) of breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- plus some science behind whether breakfast is really the most important meal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023 • 39min
The Currywurst of Times
This sausage-based, tomato-smothered, curry-sprinkled street food comes in many iterations. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture behind the phenomenon that is currywurst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Savor Redux: Tomatoes
Once considered deadly by some Europeans, this vegetable (fruit? berry??) has a fascinating history as a tax evader, protest device, and potential agent of lycanthropy. Anney and Lauren take another look at the science, history, and great nicknames of the tomato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2023 • 26min
Biscotti: One Smart Cookie
This category of cookies is twice-baked to create a crunch that lasts. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture behind biscotti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2023 • 38min
Savor Classics: The Martini
This cocktail (and its glass) are American icons — but why? How? And should you order it shaken or stirred? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dip into the shaky history and storied science behind the martini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2023 • 36min
The Jacked-Up Monterey Jack Episode
This mild, melty cheese comes has a spicy history. Anney and Lauren dig into the story of Monterey/Jack/Monterey Jack cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2023 • 38min
The Gold-Star Marigold Episode
This edible flower brightens all kinds of dishes, baked goods, and drinks – fresh from the plant, dried, or as a food dye. Anney and Lauren trip through the science and history of marigolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2023 • 41min
Thinking Outside the Juice Box
These multilayered, folded cartons weren’t originally designed with juice in mind, and today they help make many drinks and foods shelf stable. Anney and Lauren pop open the science and history of juice boxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2023 • 37min
Listener Mail XVI: Tales of the Inbox
We return once again to tales from you, dear listeners! This compilation includes stories of fate and matzah, of a world of cheese and a world of Cadbury. Anney and Lauren jump in, as we can only assume that Freddo himself would.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
