
Savor Classics: Cucumbers
Although sometimes thin skinned, cucumbers have only rarely lost their cool factor over the millennia. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind this popular su...
7 Touko 202533min

Rooting for the Curry Tree
The leaves of this aromatic tree add a complex bright, herbal, earthy spice to all kinds of savory dishes. Anney and Lauren go out on a limb with the botany and history of the curry tree.See omnystudi...
2 Touko 202525min

Tis the Saison
This wide category of crisp, yeast-forward ales has a murky history. Anney and Lauren dip into that history, plus the science behind saisons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Touko 202531min

The Krispy Kreme Episode Is Hot Now
This brand of doughnuts and coffee is famous for its fresh in-shop experience but poised to distribute its treats on a massive scale. Anney and Lauren don’t glaze over the science and history behind K...
25 Huhti 202547min

Torta Pascualina: A Deep Cut
This savory pie with a filling of greens, cheese, and eggs satisfies around Easter -- or any time of year. Anney and Lauren slice into the history and cultures behind torta pascualina.See omnystudio.c...
18 Huhti 202526min

The Shiitake Episode Is the Shiitake Mushroom
This delicious fungus grows on hardwood and can help make biofuel. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of the shiitake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Huhti 202529min

Making Heads or Tails of Gefilte Fish
These fish cakes can inspire a lot of nostalgia -- and other strong opinions. Anney and Lauren dip into the science, history, and many forms of gefilte fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
10 Huhti 202533min

The Tempting Turkish Delight Episode
This soft, chewy jelly candy ranges from a simple treat to fabulously fancy. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet science and sticky history of Turkish delight (aka lokum).See omnystudio.com/listener f...
4 Huhti 202527min



















