Savor

Hawaiian foodways have intersected with immigrants’ and colonists’ influences to create delicious local dishes. On Oahu, we spoke with Highway Inn restaurant owner Monica Toguchi Ryan about history, g...

30 Apr 202047min

This classic cocktail of spiked sparkling lemonade may have been born from a popular 19th-century hoax. Anney and Lauren explore the strange history of the Collins – including Tom, John, and other var...

24 Apr 202029min

Although she didn't even start cooking until her late 30s, Julia Child is known for bringing the art of French cuisine into American home kitchens. Anney and Lauren trace the life of the TV icon in th...

23 Apr 202037min

The cookies that Girl Scouts sell as a fundraiser each year have gained a mythic quality and epic following. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet history (and psychology) behind Girl Scout Cookies. Le...

17 Apr 202041min

This simple dish of fermented cabbage adds depth of flavor to meals as an ingredient, side dish, or condiment. Anney and Lauren explore the bacterial science and bubbling history behind sauerkraut. L...

16 Apr 202030min

Decorating eggshells predates written history and has been linked to Easter celebrations for a thousand years. Anney and Lauren explore how Easter eggs became a tradition, how they became chocolate, a...

11 Apr 202050min

This vegetable has long been prized for its flavor, appearance, and effect on our urine. Yep. Anney and Lauren explore the spirited history and science of asparagus. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

9 Apr 202041min

Organizations that help fight food insecurity are more important than ever in times of crisis. Anney and Lauren explore the history and modern workings of food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens....

3 Apr 202027min