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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Apr 10, 2023 • 47min
Unwrapping the Story of Cadbury
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.
Apr 6, 2023 • 38min
The Matzah Episode Is Squared Away
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.
Apr 1, 2023 • 39min
New Kids on the Bock
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.
Mar 30, 2023 • 51min
Fictional Foods: 'Spirited Away'
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.
Mar 24, 2023 • 31min
Brunost: Simmer Down
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.
Mar 23, 2023 • 29min
Star Anise Rising
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.
Mar 20, 2023 • 27min
Gelling With Carrageenan
This seaweed extract literally brings together many of the foods and beverages on store shelves. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of carrageenan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2023 • 29min
The Tres Leches Episode Is Milking It
This cool, creamy cake maintains a light & lofty air despite its titular triple dairy content. Anney and Lauren soak in the science and history of pastel de tres leches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2023 • 53min
Rabbit: A Jumping-Off Point
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.
Mar 8, 2023 • 37min
Savor Classics: Spam Uncanned
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.
