Savor

This beverage is quick and easy to make thanks to a long, complex history of technological innovations. Anney and Lauren brew up the science and history of instant coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This complex spice adds a flavorful, slightly hot, strangely numbing punch to dishes around China and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Sichuan pepper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This fresh cheese gets its spring and string from being worked like a dough as it’s made. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of mozzarella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This savory sausage, often served at breakfast, traditionally gets its rich color and flavor from blood. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and etymology of black pudding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This tropical tree fruit inspires some serious fandom (and research). Anney & Lauren dig into the sweet science and history of mangoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This flexible, durable, lightweight metal foil changed how we preserve foods — once it became less expensive than gold. Anney and Lauren take a shine to the science and history behind aluminum foil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the biggest fast food chain in the world, but this behemoth has humble beginnings. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the ambitions and intrigue that made the McDonald's McEmpire what it is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This classic New Orleans cocktail is almost as storied as the city that created it. Anney and Lauren dip into the history of the Sazerac. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This television series and its following films feature detailed depictions of Edwardian-era dining from the perspective of both the aristocratic class and those who served them – with a dose of snark from each. Anney and Lauren explore the semi-fictional foods of ‘Downton Abbey’. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This long, skinny loaf of bread is deceptively simple and deeply loved. Anney and Lauren tear into the history and science behind the baguette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.