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Jul 27, 2024 • 42min

Grape Scott! The Welch’s Episode

This brand of fruit-based products was the first to successfully NOT ferment grape juice in the 1800s. Anney and Lauren dip into the twisting history of Welch’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 34min

Savor Classics: Maraschino Cherries

The neon-red cherries of our childhood bear little resemblance to the original maraschino cherries. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren take a pitiless look at the science and history of both, including how the classic type is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 34min

Getting to the Bottom of the Chicory Root

This bitter root vegetable is often roasted and used to make hot beverages, like chicory coffee. Anney and Lauren dig up the science and history of root chicory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 37min

B-b-b-b-b-bad to the Bone Marrow

This type of animal fat, housed inside bones, lends silky richness to soups, stews, and simple toast -- and eating it may be how humans evolved in the first place. Anney and Lauren celebrate the science and history of bone marrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 51min

The Hefty ‘Larousse Gastronomique’ Episode

This well-loved reference book serves not just as an encyclopedia of gastronomy, but a window into the (mostly French) culinary world from when it was published. Anney and Lauren flip through the history behind the ‘Larousse Gastronomique’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 37min

Crown Caps: A Crowning Achievement

This bottle cap’s simple, effective design – and its inventor’s business savvy – shaped the beverage industry as we know it. Anney and Lauren pry open the history and science of the crown cap (or crown cork).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 43min

Who Brought the Potato Salad Episode?

This starchy side dish can inspire some strong opinions -- and side-eye. Anney and Lauren peel back the history behind the many, many iterations of potato salad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 32min

Natto: Cool Beans

This preparation of soybeans employs a fermentation process to bring a funky flavor and stringy texture to the mix. Anney and Lauren spill the beans on the science and history of natto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 36min

Listener Mail XX: Rebels

We return once again with missives from you, dear listeners! Included in this motley crew are some strong opinions about regular cannoli and regular opinions about strong vindaloo (which we hope we haven't re-butchered the pronunciation of). As always, our greatest strength will be each other!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 31min

Savor Classics: Cotton Candy

Dentists originally created this fairground favorite, and the physics behind it is fascinating. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren put their spin on the history and science of cotton candy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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