Podcast
Savor
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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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Rye Whiskey Goes A-Rye
Feb 500:45:38Tap to summarizeThis liquor, made with rye grain and usually barrel aged, was the most popular in America for a century before it almost died out. But it lives again! Anney and Lauren distill down the science and history of rye whiskey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Savor Classics: Ranch
Jan 3001:10:42Tap to summarizeRanch, America's favorite salad dressing, originated on an actual dude ranch. In this classic episode, guest Ben Bowlin joins Anney and Lauren to wrangle the cool American history of ranch as a condiment and flavor -- plus the science behind why it's often served with hot wings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Provolone: Talk Curdy to Me
Oct 1500:33:00Tap to summarizeThis cheese made from stretched curds can be eaten young and tender or aged and sharp. Anney and Lauren melt over the science and history of provolone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Savor Classics: IPAs
Oct 1000:34:38Tap to summarizeDespite many changes in the beer industry since this episode originally published, India Pale Ales still rule the American craft beer market. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the colonial history and bitter science behind IPAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Savor Puts a Cork in It
Oct 800:48:31Tap to summarizeCork is a component of tree bark that insulates the tree from the outside world – and those same properties make cork a near-perfect closure for containers holding liquids like wine. Anney and Lauren pop open the science and history behind corks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Fly Me to the Mooncakes
Oct 300:38:28Tap to summarizeThis treat associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival is the stuff of legends. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and many varieties of mooncakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Getting to the Roots of A&W
Sep 3000:39:12Tap to summarizeThis international brand of root beer, other sodas, and fast-food joints goes back over a century to a single root beer stand along a veterans’ parade route. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures of A&W.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Tangled Kugel Episode
Sep 2500:31:25Tap to summarizeThis category of casseroles encompasses both sweet and savory flavors and starches of many kinds, but it all comes down to comfort food. Anney and Lauren noodle about history and cultures behind kugel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Thoughts on Apricots
Sep 2300:34:42Tap to summarizeThis delicate stone fruit packs a sunny flavor whether fresh or dried. Anney and Lauren jam on the botany and history behind apricots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Hammy Jamón Ibérico Episode
Sep 1800:46:17Tap to summarizeThis cured pork product is especially celebrated when the pigs it comes from feed free-range on acorns. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Iberian ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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