Savor

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...

9 Jul 202442min

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....

4 Jul 202432min

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 ha...

29 Jun 202435min

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 ...

27 Jun 202430min

This near-omnipresent citrus has been a rare treat, a reason to develop irrigation technology, a cure for scurvy, and a protection against the black plague. Anney and Lauren unpeel the botany and hist...

26 Jun 202442min

This brand of savory sauces has as many origin stories as it has uses. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and phenomenon of HP Sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jun 202444min

This botanical liquor can be made with many things, but often brings flavors like caraway or dill seed to the party. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of aquavit.See omnystudio.com/lis...

13 Jun 202435min

These small cephalopods are a huge part of California’s fishing industry. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of California market squid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

7 Jun 202433min