
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

Sep 18, 2024 • 34min
Cajeta Gets Our Goat
Tangy goat milk gives this caramel a revolutionary depth of flavor. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cajeta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 26min
The Zesty Yuzu Episode
This tart, fragrant citrus fruit brings depth to everything from condiments to cocktails to capybara baths. Anney and Lauren dip into the botany and history of yuzu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 38min
The Stable Non-Dairy Creamer Episode
Whether in liquid or powder format, these long-lasting products add cream-like properties to coffee drinks and beyond without technically containing dairy. Anney and Lauren explore the science, history, and technicalities of non-dairy creamers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024 • 31min
The Red Hot Piri Piri Episode
These small peppers, and the sauces made from them, pack an outsized punch. Anney and Lauren dig into the spicy science and colonial history of piri piri/peri-peri chiles, sauces, and chicken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
The Mountainous Chartreuse Episode
This brand of brightly colored liqueurs is made, to this day, by monks who live mainly in solitude and silence. Anney and Lauren dip into the rocky history of Chartruese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 37min
The Red King Crab Episode Has Legs
These long-legged crustaceans are the largest on the commercial market. Anney and Lauren fathom the science, history, and politics of red king crabs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 30min
Savor Snacks: Food Fragrances
The worlds of food and perfume have always overlapped, but there's been a recent spate of fragrances meant to evoke branded food products, from soft pretzels to burgers to mayo. In this short, Anney and Lauren explore a strange sampling of food fragrance stunt marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2024 • 32min
The Joyce Chen Episode
Through her many ventures -- including restaurants, a cookbook, kitchen inventions, and television programs -- Joyce Chen strived to educate and delight people with Chinese cusine in the 1960s and '70s. Anney and Lauren dig into life and legacy of Joyce Chen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 30min
Savor Classics: Quiescently Frozen Confections
Dive into the delightful world of frozen treats! Discover the quirky origins of popsicles, born from a child's happy accident. Enjoy humorous discussions about trademark battles and the ever-popular 'Poptail' creations. Marvel at the cultural nostalgia surrounding these icy delights and their surprising link to seafood branding. Listen in on hilarious behind-the-scenes antics from a promotional video shoot, and celebrate the diverse history and beloved rituals of ice cream at weddings. A frosty experience awaits!

Aug 16, 2024 • 38min
The Sharp Prickly Pear Cactus Episode
This succulent desert plant, with pad-like stems and sweet fruit, has historically been propagated in hopes of farming a parasitic insect for dye. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of the prickly pear cactus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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