Savor

This traditional condiment, made of red chili peppers and various warm seasonings, is going increasingly global. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of harissa.See omnystudio.com/listene...

24 Apr 202329min

This comforting porridge can be many things: soft or firm, simple or dressy, corn-based or otherwise. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of polenta.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

21 Apr 202337min

Figs aren't actually a fruit -- they're an inside-out cluster of flowers -- but they're one of humanity's oldest food sources. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the long history and b...

17 Apr 202337min

These common marine shellfish help protect shorelines, are a good environmental indicator, produce threads that can be woven into cloth – and happen to taste great in a garlic sauce. Anney and Lauren ...

14 Apr 202332min

This brand grew from a small Quaker cocoa shop to one of the largest chocolate & snack companies in the world. Anney and Lauren go on the hunt for the history of Cadbury.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

10 Apr 202347min

This unleavened, often crunchy flatbread is consumed as a symbol – and as a tasty snack. Anney and Lauren dig into the culture and history of matzah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

6 Apr 202338min

This category of winter-to-springtime beers brings deep, toasty malts into focus. Anney and Lauren kick up the science and history behind bock-style beers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

1 Apr 202338min

This acclaimed animated film spins a cautionary tale about consumption and fulfillment through its vivid depictions of food. Anney and Lauren explore the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’.See ...

30 Mar 202350min