Savor

This broad category of leafy greens has a rep for being boring, but they can add awesome structure and flavor to a dish. Anney and Lauren unfurl the science and history behind lettuce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cream liqueurs are explored in this podcast episode, delving into their history, production science, and recent resurgence in popularity. The episode also discusses the dominance of Bailey's Irish Cream, the creation and launch of Bailey's, as well as the hosts' personal experiences and preferences with cream liqueurs. Meal planning, grocery shopping, and various ads for wireless plans, unique gifts, banking, and shopping rewards are also touched upon.

In the spirit of spending time with family and friends, we turn once again to messages from you, dear listeners! This one includes a call to cookie action, latke love, and perhaps the ultimate serving vessel for gravy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts explore the science and history of panettone, a sweet yeast bread popular during the holidays. They discuss the process of making panettone, its flavor combinations, and its worldwide demand. They also delve into the authenticity of Italian panettone and share legends surrounding its invention. Additionally, the hosts discuss unusual gifts, euphemisms, and a listener's love for a 'Bewitched' scene.

This holiday protein comes in many styles – brined, rubbed, smoked, steamed, baked – but all of them salty. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Christmas hams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, the holidays! Because nothing says 'comfort and joy' like a marketing campaign, Anney and Lauren present another mini-episode chock full of the season’s strangest offerings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every human culture has developed fermentation practices – but beyond that, fermentation helped human culture develop in the first place. In this interview, we chat with food historian Dr. Julia Skinner about how she cooked up her new book, ‘Our Fermented Lives: A History of How Fermented Foods Have Shaped Cultures and Communities’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latkes are the crispy potato pancakes associated with Hanukkah celebrations -- but they weren't always made of potato. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren get to the root of latke history (and the science behind making them the tastiest).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, the holidays! Time for cozy sweaters, twinkling lights, and more bizarre marketing campaigns than you can shake a wreath at. In this mini-episode, Anney and Lauren dip into some of the season’s strangest offerings so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This kitchen staple – useful in everything from baked goods to meringues to boiled vegetables – is a byproduct of the wine industry. Anney and Lauren get a rise out of the science and history of cream of tartar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.