Savor

It's just a staple food for over half the population of the planet, and has been for long enough that it shaped our languages, religions, and maybe even social psychology. This will probably be a shor...

1 Nov 201740min

A savory spread with a divisively strong flavor, Vegemite earned its place in Australian culture through decades of clever marketing. We explore the history and yeast-extract science -- plus talk Tim ...

27 Okt 201736min

Quiche, the simple baked custard that took the '70s by storm, has a winding history involving some weird gender issues. We serve forth the ins and outs of quiche. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

25 Okt 201726min

We owe so many innovations in food safety and technology to the simple fact that astronauts need to eat. We dig into the history (and sometimes questionable menus) of space food. Learn more about you...

20 Okt 201741min

Although she didn't even start cooking until her late 30s, Julia Child is known for bringing the art of French cuisine into American home kitchens. We trace the biography behind this TV icon Learn mo...

18 Okt 201734min

Despite (or perhaps due to) its simplicity, the whiskey sour is one of the most popular cocktails on the planet. We walk through the history and science behind the drink in this edition of cocktail (h...

13 Okt 201729min

This North American winter staple has sprouted crazes, battles, and bitter scares. Let's linger just a little on the cranberry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

11 Okt 201734min

The concept of savory, broth-based gelatin molds may sound strange to the modern palate, but they were posh for centuries. Tune in to learn about history's fanciest aspics, plus the science of gelatin...

6 Okt 201736min