Savor

Dec 20 2024 780 ep. 38 mins 13.4k

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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The Guava Episode Has Juice

Dec 20 2024 25 mins

This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else

Dec 18 2024 29 mins

This global corporation sells herbs and spices in grocery stores, yes, but it also has hands in all sorts of aspects of the business of flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the history and reach of McCormick & Company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cultured Skyr Episode

Dec 11 2024 35 mins

This soft, tart, typically nonfat cheese is eaten like a yogurt -- sometimes with cream and sugar on top. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of skyr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastel de Nata: More Than a Puff Piece

Dec 06 2024 28 mins

This egg custard cupped in crisp puff pastry is a must-try street food for travelers to Lisbon. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of pastéis de nata.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under Pressure with Prosecco

Dec 05 2024 40 mins

This inexpensive sparkling wine has a short history that’s nonetheless very storied. Anney and Lauren pop open the science, cultures, and marketing behind Prosecco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savor Classics: Thanksgiving

Nov 29 2024 47 mins

This one's got all the fixings: the competing histories of the 'first' Thanksgiving, how one 19th-century woman dictated the main traditions, how subcultures are making Thanksgiving their own, why some protest the holiday, and Anney’s many mishaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savor Classics: Celery

Nov 26 2024 25 mins

Celery stalks, leaves, roots, and seeds are part of countless cuisines today, but the ribs were once considered such a fancy treat that folks displayed them in vases. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of celery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Not-Too-Extra XO Sauce Episode

Nov 20 2024 24 mins

This condiment is traditionally made with extra-fancy ingredients, from expensive seafood to aged ham. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture behind XO sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going Off on Stroganoff

Nov 15 2024 40 mins

This savory, creamy, starchy dish can be made in all sorts of ways, and it has a tangle of historical ties to match. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind stroganoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweet Corn: Aww Shucks

Nov 13 2024 36 mins

This grain is eaten as a vegetable, right off the cob or in all kinds of dishes both savory and sweet. Anney and Lauren talk your ears off about the a-maize-ing botany and history of sweet corn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.