A Starter Guide to Sourdough
Beyond San Francisco, beyond Paris, sourdough bread has a long, rich history closely connected to beer and one of our old friends, fermentation. Anney and Lauren mine into the science, culture and his...
23 Jun 201744min
Cocktail Hour: Gin and Tonic
This simple, refreshing staple cocktail wouldn't be here if it weren't for heart disease and malaria. We trace the history of gin and tonic water, both separately and together, and explain the science...
16 Jun 201736min
Sweetbreads: Neither Sweet nor Bread
Not exactly sweet and definitely not a bread, sweetbreads are a type of offal with a pedigree among gastronomes. We explore how people treated this odd, tasty gland in the past, and how it made a come...
9 Jun 201739min
May I Rent Your Pineapple?
Throughout its history, the much-sought-after pineapple has symbolized friendship, luxury and royalty. Anney and Lauren look into the pineapple's past to determine where this symbolism arose from, as ...
2 Jun 201743min
Could Honey Save Us All?
Humans have been eating honey since before recorded history -- and it may be the oldest medicine known to humankind, too. From ancient remedies to cutting-edge cures to rare dangers, we explore the am...
26 Mai 201736min
Honey, a History
Join Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum as they dive into the history of honey in this two part series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen...
19 Mai 201739min
A Spork by Any Other Name
How has the spork captured so much attention? Who designed such a questionably useful utensil? Anney and Lauren explore the surprisingly rich history of the spork. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
12 Mai 201728min
The Troubled, Tasty Story of Fried Chicken
Physics makes fried chicken delicious, and human prejudice makes its connotations problematic. We delve into the history and science behind (specifically southern-American-style) fried chicken. Learn...
5 Mai 201741min
