Savor

This traditional condiment, made of red chili peppers and various warm seasonings, is going increasingly global. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of harissa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the versatility and preparation of polenta, including different cooking methods and flavors. Learn about the history and significance of polenta, from its traditional ingredients to its spread around the world. Discover the cultural significance of European food societies and the admiration for metal hardcore names. Hear personal anecdotes about explaining things to kids and attending Bach Fest in Louisville. Join the hosts on their adventures in Louisville, from visiting distilleries to trying local cuisine.

Learn about the bizarre reproduction cycle of figs, their long history as a food source, various flavors and uses, their significance in different cultures, and the mutualistic relationship between figs and fig wasps.

Learn about the unique and nutritious blue mussels, their role in studying pollution, and their deliciousness. Explore the tradition of making sea silk from blue mussels, and their history as a common food source. Discover how blue mussel threads can potentially purify metal polluted water. Join the hosts as they discuss their seafood cravings and upcoming role-playing game sessions.

This brand grew from a small Quaker cocoa shop to one of the largest chocolate & snack companies in the world. Anney and Lauren go on the hunt for the history of Cadbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This unleavened, often crunchy flatbread is consumed as a symbol – and as a tasty snack. Anney and Lauren dig into the culture and history of matzah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This category of winter-to-springtime beers brings deep, toasty malts into focus. Anney and Lauren kick up the science and history behind bock-style beers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This acclaimed animated film spins a cautionary tale about consumption and fulfillment through its vivid depictions of food. Anney and Lauren explore the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This caramelized whey cheese can add creamy, tangy sweetness to breakfasts and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of brunost. (We’ll always talk about brunost!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This star-shaped spice adds warmth to sweet and savory dishes, plus drinks of all kinds, in cuisines around the world. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of star anise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.