Savor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This bitter and pungent root vegetable adds bite to condiments, dishes, and holiday celebrations. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of horseradish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around Easter, lamb-shaped cakes, candies, and butter sculptures grace tables around Central Europe and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the sticky science and history of lamb-shaped treats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These small berries are behind the flavor ‘purple’ throughout most of Europe, but they're almost unknown in the United States. Anney and Lauren dig into the curious case of currants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.