Savor

This global corporation sells herbs and spices in grocery stores, yes, but it also has hands in all sorts of aspects of the business of flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the history and reach of McCorm...

18 Des 202429min

This soft, tart, typically nonfat cheese is eaten like a yogurt -- sometimes with cream and sugar on top. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of skyr.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

12 Des 202435min

This egg custard cupped in crisp puff pastry is a must-try street food for travelers to Lisbon. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of pastéis de nata.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

6 Des 202428min

This inexpensive sparkling wine has a short history that’s nonetheless very storied. Anney and Lauren pop open the science, cultures, and marketing behind Prosecco.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

5 Des 202440min

This one's got all the fixings: the competing histories of the 'first' Thanksgiving, how one 19th-century woman dictated the main traditions, how subcultures are making Thanksgiving their own, why som...

29 Nov 202447min

Celery stalks, leaves, roots, and seeds are part of countless cuisines today, but the ribs were once considered such a fancy treat that folks displayed them in vases. In this classic episode, Anney an...

27 Nov 202425min

This condiment is traditionally made with extra-fancy ingredients, from expensive seafood to aged ham. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture behind XO sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

20 Nov 202424min

This savory, creamy, starchy dish can be made in all sorts of ways, and it has a tangle of historical ties to match. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind stroganoff.See omnystudio...

15 Nov 202440min