Savor

This tart, bitter flower bud that's eaten as a vegetable has inspired serious fans – and artists – around the world. Anney and Lauren get to the heart of the science and history of artichokes.See omny...

9 Dec 202243min

This brand of prepackaged pastries, ostensibly meant to be toasted, is a success story of marketing and science. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of Pop Tarts.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

7 Dec 202248min

This South American grape brandy comes in two distinct styles that both delight drinkers in their own ways. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of pisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

3 Dec 202237min

This category of savory sauces covers starchy sides and keeps main dishes moist across the English-speaking world – and beyond. Anney and Lauren boil down the science and history of gravy.See omnystud...

29 Nov 202241min

Mushrooms are a delicious, nutritious part of our diets, but they’ve more traditionally been a medicine -- and you definitely shouldn't eat wild mushrooms without an expert. In this classic episode, A...

23 Nov 202243min

This sweet, creamy nut lends itself to snacking and all kinds of dishes, but some 90 percent of the world’s crop goes to processing for sweets. Anney and Lauren crack open the science and history of h...

21 Nov 202230min

This rich, warming beverage can be sweet or bitter, spiced or simple, heavy or feathery light – but every iteration comes down to ground cacao. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of hot...

17 Nov 202246min

This type of single-serving pie often involves dough wrapped around another savory starch, like mashed potatoes or kasha. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of knishes.See omnystudio.co...

15 Nov 202233min