Savor

This vegetable has long been prized for its flavor, appearance, and effect on our urine. Yep. Anney and Lauren explore the spirited history and science of asparagus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organizations that help fight food insecurity are more important than ever in times of crisis. Anney and Lauren explore the history and modern workings of food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Vietnamese sandwich combines multiple textures, flavors, and cultural influences to create a universally delicious experience. We dig into the history and culture of banh mi.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hypothetically drinkable dessert has been the impetus for great inventions and the means of (attempted) assassination. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of milkshakes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This fruit is used as a vegetable and was once believed to cause insanity. Anney and Lauren dig into the odd history and science of the eggplant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The concept of savory, broth-based gelatin molds may sound strange to the modern palate, but they were posh for centuries. Anney and Lauren dip into the history of humanity's most aspirational aspics, plus the science of gelatin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz built a significant part of his platform on helping Oahu’s agriculture adjust to its citizens’ changing needs. We chat with Senator Dela Cruz about his personal history with and sustainable hopes for Oahu’s farms. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every culture that eats both pastry and meat has figured out a tasty way to combine them. In honor of Pi Day, Anney and Lauren explore the long history (and bizarre revenge-cannibalism trope) of meat pies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history and science behind vanilla is anything but bland. Anney and Lauren explore how the fruit of a rare orchid captured the world's fancy, and to what lengths researchers go to replicate the flavor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Jewish festival holiday celebrates the story of Queen Esther with thematic food and drink -- and lots of it. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and traditions of Purim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.