
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

Jan 9, 2021 • 28min
The Icewine Cometh
This sweet wine is made from grapes frozen on the vine to produce concentrated flavors. Anney and Lauren explore the decidedly cool science and history of ice wine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2021 • 34min
Cracking Wise with Sage
This warm-flavored herb has been highly regarded as a seasoning and a medicine throughout the ages. Anney and Lauren explore the history, culture, and science of sage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2021 • 43min
Our Daily Cornbread
This bread is definitely made from cornmeal, but what else goes in (or definitely doesn’t go in) is a matter of some opinion. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of cornbread. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2020 • 37min
Bowled Over by Miso
This seasoning paste (and soup ingredient) owes its complex flavors to a double fermentation of grains and legumes. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of miso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2020 • 54min
Fictional Foods: The Chronicles of Narnia
This series of fantasy stories is about adventure, friendship, loyalty, faith – and food. Anney and Lauren go further up and further into the fantastical fruits and humble feasts of C.S. Lewis’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2020 • 39min
Savor Classics: Toasting
Toasting can be an art, an honor, or an excuse to drink a lot. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the culture of clinking glasses (or not!), from ancient toasting traditions to how people do it around the world today. Hear hear! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 2020 • 28min
Savor Classics: Quiche
"Quiche, the simple baked custard that took the '70s by storm, has a winding history -- involving some weird gender issues. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren serve forth the ins and outs of quiche." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 40min
Making Peace with Olives
These fruits prove that being bitter and oily doesn’t mean you can’t be popular. Anney and Lauren pit their wits against the science and history of olives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2020 • 44min
Listener Mail V: The Inbox Strikes Back
The adventure continues! We turn again to our inboxes to share your stories, from a persevering pineapple and a beef with Ginger Beef to sweet maple syrup memories and one spicy Princess Stew. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2020 • 36min
The Smokin' Pastrami Episode
A treatment including curing, smoking, and seasoning turns tough beef brisket into this delectable deli meat. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind pastrami. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.