This kitchen staple – useful in everything from baked goods to meringues to boiled vegetables – is a byproduct of the wine industry. Anney and Lauren get a rise out of the science and history of cream of tartar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crystalized Cream of Tartar Episode

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These small cephalopods are a huge part of California’s fishing industry. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of California market squid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Squid Pro Quo

These ricotta-filled, deep-fried pastries are the stuffed stuff of slightly bawdy legends. Anney and Lauren shell out the science and history of cannoli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Episode, Take the Cannoli

This spice is made from tiny fruit that pack a huge wallop of flavor. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of allspice. (Correction: The thing in Transformers is the AllSpark. The “AllLife” is a thing that Anney wrote into her D&D; campaign. Neither go in a pumpkin pie.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allspice Considered

This fast-food pizza franchise has served up literacy programs, space sponsorships, government-promoted cheese – and a lot of pizzas. Anney and Lauren delve into the deep-dish history of Pizza Hut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pizza Hut Episode Pans Out

James Beard is called the dean of American cooking for good reason -- he was a prolific pioneer of local, sustainable food that's celebratory, indulgent, and approachably DIY. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the life of this sometimes troubled chef, writer, and bon vivant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crystalized Cream of Tartar Episode

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