
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

Oct 31, 2024 • 38min
The Sometimes-Nutty Almond Joy and Mounds Episode
These coconut-based candy bars have supported soldiers overseas, jobs during the Depression, and even anti-Nazi espionage. Anney and Lauren dip into the bountiful history of Mounds and Almond Joy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 49min
White-Tailed Deer: The Buck Stops Here
The venison and other products from these large, quick mammals has been an important (if sometimes controversial) part of North American cultures for millennia. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history surrounding white-tailed deer. Including, yes, ‘Bambi’, with an aside into the Poohniverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 42min
The Cracking English Walnut Episode
This useful culinary nut has a surprising structure and a plethora of names. Anney and Lauren shell out the science and history behind English walnuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 37min
A Savorween Snack: ‘Red Velvet’
We’ve talked before about food in horror – and now Anney has a treat for you. In this special episode, we present a short story from the horror anthology podcast ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween’ and discuss how the sausage was made. (You can find the full series at https://www.grimandmild.com/13days, or wherever you get your podcasts.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 38min
Buffalo Mozzarella: Go Your Own Whey
This chewy, tender cheese gets its stretch from the production process and its richness from the buffalos themselves. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind buffalo mozzarella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024 • 28min
Savor Classics: Candy Corn
Discover the surprisingly polarizing world of candy corn, America's second favorite Halloween treat. Dive into its quirky history and how it became a cultural icon. Hear personal anecdotes and lighthearted debates about its taste and texture. Explore the candy's evolution since the 1880s, its marketing journey, and the changing perceptions of corn in society. Uncover fascinating facts about its manufacturing process and even find out how candy corn fits into Halloween traditions and culinary curiosities!

Oct 2, 2024 • 28min
May the Schwarzbier Be with You
This black lager belies its heavy look with a light, crisp feel. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of Schwarzbier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2024 • 31min
Automats: A Window in Time
In this type of restaurant, you select your entire meal from walls of elaborate vending machines. Anney and Lauren peek into the history and retro-futurist culture of Horn & Hardart automats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2024 • 25min
The Revolutionary Soup Joumou Episode
This hearty winter squash soup is more than the sum of its ingredients -- it's the symbol of a revolution. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture behind soup joumou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2024 • 38min
Classic: Southern Biscuits
Southern biscuits are the fluffly, flaky stuff of dreams, but they're a fairly new invention. Anney and Lauren explore how these biscuits came to be, how to make them at home, and why ‘biscuit’ in British English is a different baked good entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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