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This goat- and sheep-milk cheese doesn’t melt when cooked, making it perfect for panfrying or grilling. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of halloumi/hellim.See omnystudio.com/listener...

9 Aug 202338min

If you’ve always thought that what outer space is missing is a good glass of bubbly, fear not! A Champagne house has teamed up with the French space agency to design a bottle that meets both French wi...

4 Aug 202318min

The types and treatments of corn used to create masa make all the difference between colorful tortillas, tender tamales, and crisp tostadas. At the Wynn Las Vegas’s Casa Playa restaurant, Executive Ch...

31 Jul 202330min

The Quaker Oats brand wasn't founded by Quakers and has sold a lot more than oats. Anney and Lauren dig into the winding history of Quaker, oats and all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

25 Jul 202348min

This simple classic of American steakhouses has a contested history -- but it definitely begins in Mexico. Anney and Lauren toss around the history and culture of the caesar salad.See omnystudio.com/l...

24 Jul 202329min

Salt -- necessary for human life yet easy to overeat -- has sparked wars and innovations alike. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the complex history and science behind this edible mi...

14 Jul 20231h 5min

These tender, slurpable, earthy noodles have buckwheat to thank for their delicate flavor and texture. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture behind soba noodles.See omnystudio.com/listener...

13 Jul 202330min

This small, sweet fruit and its brambles grow so well around the world that they’re sometimes considered a menace. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of blackberries.See omnystudio.com/...

7 Jul 202337min