Savor

This cartoon turned media franchise features food in both very ordinary and very extraordinary situations. Anney and Lauren can’t believe we’ve come so far -- ‘Steven Universe’ food stuff, here we are...

19 Sep 202247min

This wheat beer owes its cloudy appearance and fruity, spicy flavors to the yeast(s) used in brewing it. Anney and Lauren explore the history and science of Hefeweizen.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

15 Sep 202229min

This large variety of pepper makes up for its lack of heat by presenting in a veritable rainbow of colors and other flavors. Anney and Lauren crack open the history and science behind bell peppers.See...

8 Sep 202233min

This fluffy meringue dessert often comes with whipped cream, cut fruit, and contention. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore where pavlova really comes from and why meringue is so persnic...

7 Sep 202236min

This now nearly ubiquitous beverage developed out of a very specific blend of cultural influences. Anney and Lauren dip into the history of masala chai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

2 Sep 202238min

The stuff that makes bacon delicious also made it safer to eat in the era before refrigeration -- but the same stuff also makes it less than healthy. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into...

31 Aug 202242min

While on our mission to record this episode, we encountered some mysterious technical difficulties – but the mail must go on. In this journey to the inbox, we encounter cloudberry memories, an opposit...

31 Aug 202239min

This starchy staple can be served as simple grilled bread -- or can contain multitudes. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of arepas (and precooked corn flour).See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

26 Aug 202224min