Savor
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?
Latest episodes
Jun 23, 2022 • 34min
Induction Cooking: Join the Resistance
These cooktops work by heating not the element under a pan, but rather the pan itself. Anney and Lauren explore the electromagnetic science and history of induction cooking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2022 • 38min
Sorghum Syrup: Through Thick and Thin
This sweetener is rare in the United States today, but it’s seen us through any number of times when granulated sugar was scarce. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of sweet sorghum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2022 • 36min
On the Air with Mousse
This category of fluffy, creamy dishes can consist of almost anything – but all include air as a main component. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history of mousse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2022 • 33min
The Lowdown on Non-Alcoholic Beer
This category of beverages is often brewed like any other beer, then treated to remove the alcohol while preserving the flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history behind low- and no-alcohol beers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2022 • 44min
The Snappy Green Bean Episode
These bean pods are widely eaten as a vegetable before their beans develop – but how they’re cooked differs just as widely. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of green beans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2022 • 39min
The On-the-Ball Onigiri Episode
This Japanese snacking staple can go in lots of directions, but it all starts with seasoned rice. Anney and Lauren fill in the history and culture of onigiri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2022 • 6min
Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winners: Kris McDaniel and Andi Gordon
Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Kris McDaniel and Andi Gordon, two winners of the Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 36min
Savor Classics: Eggo Waffles
This brand of frozen, breakfast-oriented foods was the first to make waffles a no-cook convenience. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and stranger things about Eggo waffles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022 • 47min
Listener Mail XII: Mailbox of the Past
We turn once again to stories from you, excellent listeners! Spoon collections, Chocobo questions, and celebrations of various kinds feature large in this one – plus, how mispronunciations bring us together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2022 • 43min
The Express Espresso Episode
This form of coffee is highly extracted thanks to the specialized, pressurized-steam process of making it. Anney and Lauren pull out the history and science behind espresso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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