
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

May 24, 2022 • 57min
Fictional Foods: 'The Hunger Games'
Set in a dystopian future, this media franchise deals deeply with how hunger can be weaponized – and how food brings us together. Anney and Lauren explore the semi-fictional food of The Hunger Games books and films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2022 • 45min
The Seasoned Cast Iron Episode
Cookware made with this material is tough but sensitive, old-fashioned but popular again. Anney and Lauren demystify the science and history of cast-iron cookware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2022 • 40min
Savor the Date
These sweet fruits are nutritionally dense, self-preserving, and delightful alone or in all kinds of dishes. Anney and Lauren delve into the science and history of dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2022 • 41min
Savor Classics: Absinthe
Banned for a century in many places, absinthe is officially back on the market. But was it ever dangerous in the first place? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren drink in the history and science behind absinthe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2022 • 34min
The Saucy Mole Episode
Any entry from this category of velvety blended sauces is the star of whatever dish it appears with. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of moles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2022 • 29min
The Intergalactic Butterfly Pea Flower Episode
These brilliant blue flowers create food dyes capable of shifting from indigo to magenta and back. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science behind the butterfly pea flower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2022 • 37min
Listener Mail XI: A Savor Story
The mailbag returns at the hour of the galaxy’s greatest need! From recipes to wine tips and Kit-Kats to coffee, we share more stories from you, dear listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2022 • 39min
This Episode Has Moxie
This beloved regional soda brand has become synonymous with nerve and verve. Anney and Lauren explore the history and fandom behind Moxie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2022 • 33min
Savor Says ‘Manchego Cheese!’
This tangy Spanish sheep’s milk cheese is thousands of years in the making. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of Manchego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 45min
There Is No Spoon Episode
These basic utensils are bent to all kinds of applications: cooking, serving, eating, gifting, collecting, and beyond. Anney and Lauren explore the strange history of spoons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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