Savor

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The stuff we eat and drink is part daily necessity and part cultural identity. Every mouthful represents millennia of human collaboration and innovation. On FoodStuff, Anney and Lauren bite into the juicy stories – and science – behind everything that nourishes us.

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Root Beer: Bark AND Bite

04.09.2021

This sweet beverage doesn’t necessarily contain either roots or beer, but it certainly can. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of root beer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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04.09.2021 Root Beer: Bark AND Bite This sweet beverage doesn’t necessarily contain either roots or beer, but it certainly can. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of root beer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
04.07.2021 Savor Classics: Space Food We owe so many innovations in food safety and technology to the simple fact that astronauts need to eat. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren launch into the history (and sometimes questionable menus) of space food. Learn more about ...
04.02.2021 Foods of 'Pokémon': Gotta Eat ‘Em All This sweeping media franchise has featured plenty of foods and drinks in its 25 years – including some made from Pokémon themselves. (Our courage will pull us through.) Y’all teach us, and we’ll teach you about the fictional foods of ...
04.01.2021 Listener Mail VI: Return of the Inbox It’s not a trap! We again reach into the mailbag (digital and physical) to share listeners’ stories -- including mac & cheese disasters, Guinness lyrics, and literal snail mail. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.26.2021 The Dandelion Episode Blows This prolific yellow flower has tender, nutritious leaves and a somewhat weedy reputation. Anney and Lauren explore the bittersweet science and history of the dandelion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.24.2021 Dishing on General Tso's Chicken This Chinese-American comfort food was inspired by Hunan, originated in Taipei, and developed in New York City. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture(s) behind General Tso’s chicken. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.19.2021 The Cardamom Pod(cast) This complex spice, both warming and cooling, brings zing to foods from baked goods and curries to caffeinated drinks and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cardamom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.17.2021 The Smooth Guinness Episode This brewing company, famous for its Irish stouts, is one of the most recognizable beer brands in the world. Anney and Lauren tap into the history and science of Guinness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.12.2021 Say Mac 'n' Cheese! This creamy comfort food is a classic, whether it’s crafted or Krafted. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and industrial evolution of macaroni and cheese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.11.2021 The Morel Mushroom of the Story These prized mushrooms have been around for a long time, but they’ve managed to remain mysterious. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history behind morel mushrooms. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.05.2021 The Plucky Haggis Episode This Scottish sausage may be made with humble ingredients, but it’s the stuff(ing?) of legend. Anney and Lauren explore the biology, sportsmanship, and poetry of haggis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
03.03.2021 The Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Episode This tropical fruit lends a bright punch of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes in cuisines around the world. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of tamarind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
02.26.2021 The Sublime Freeze Drying Episode This process creates lightweight, flavorful preserved foods that keep for years and can be easily reconstituted – just add water. Anney and Lauren explore the cool science and history of freeze drying. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
02.24.2021 The Grueling Oatmeal Episode Bowls of this cereal grain have been sustaining humans for tens of thousands of years. Anney and Lauren explore the sweet/savory science and history of oatmeal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
02.20.2021 Winner, Winner, Chicken Nugget These crisp-coated, bite-sized bits of processed chicken changed the way the chicken industry works. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of the chicken nugget. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
02.18.2021 On Air with Whipped Cream Turning liquid cream into this delicate foam requires only a little work – but a lot of science. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and structure of whipped cream, including how it came to be sold in pressurized cans. ...
02.12.2021 Savor Classics: Brunch Brunch has always been a meal of excess and leisure, and it's therefore associated with some ugly classist, racist, and sexist ideals. But waffles are nice! In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren break down the problematic yet delicious history ...
02.11.2021 The Power of the Praline In the New Orleans tradition, these melt-in-your-mouth pecan confections welcome tourists to the French Quarter – and related treats delight in other corners of the world. Anney and Lauren stir up the history and culture of pralines. Learn more about ...
02.06.2021 Persimmons of Interest These sweet fruits can be shockingly astringent before they’re ripe – and they owe all kinds of amazing properties to that astringency. Anney and Lauren dig into the not at all cut-and-dried science and history of persimmons. Learn more about ...
02.04.2021 Dipping into Queso This melty, seasoned cheese dip is best known for having physical properties that do not belong to cheese. Anney and Lauren flow with the science and history of chile con queso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
02.01.2021 Saffron: As Good As Gold This spice is the most expensive in the world because it’s made from one small part of flowers that bloom only once a year. Anney and Lauren follow the threads of the science and history of saffron. Learn more about ...
01.28.2021 The Paella Episode Panned Out This comforting dish is a lot more than just rice with stuff – it’s been called the history of Spain in a pan. Anney and Lauren dig into the rich story behind paella. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.23.2021 The Maligned Lima Bean These half-moon legumes go by many names and spark many strong opinions. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history of the lima bean/butterbean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.20.2021 Savor Classics: Jelly Doughnuts Sufganiyot, pączki, Berliners, bismarcks, or jambusters: Whatever you call 'em, we love jelly doughnuts. Anney and Lauren explore how this treat became a part of holidays around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.16.2021 The Scrapple of Our Eye This breakfast protein isn’t well known outside of the Mid-Atlantic, but not for a lack of enthusiastic press. Anney and Lauren dig into the history, culture, and poetry of scrapple. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.14.2021 Poppin' Off About Pringles These potato-based snack chips are wonders of structural science. Anney and Lauren explore the history and mathematics behind Pringles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.09.2021 The Icewine Cometh This sweet wine is made from grapes frozen on the vine to produce concentrated flavors. Anney and Lauren explore the decidedly cool science and history of ice wine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.06.2021 Cracking Wise with Sage This warm-flavored herb has been highly regarded as a seasoning and a medicine throughout the ages. Anney and Lauren explore the history, culture, and science of sage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
01.01.2021 Our Daily Cornbread This bread is definitely made from cornmeal, but what else goes in (or definitely doesn’t go in) is a matter of some opinion. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of cornbread. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
12.30.2020 Bowled Over by Miso This seasoning paste (and soup ingredient) owes its complex flavors to a double fermentation of grains and legumes. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of miso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
12.25.2020 Fictional Foods: The Chronicles of Narnia This series of fantasy stories is about adventure, friendship, loyalty, faith – and food. Anney and Lauren go further up and further into the fantastical fruits and humble feasts of C.S. Lewis’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. Learn more about your ...
12.24.2020 Savor Classics: Toasting Toasting can be an art, an honor, or an excuse to drink a lot. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the culture of clinking glasses (or not!), from ancient toasting traditions to how people do it around the ...
12.21.2020 Introducing Anupam Cares We could all use a little something to lift our spirits right now... and that is exactly what Anupam Kher has set out to do. You may know him from 500+ Bollywood films, and Hollywood hits like Silver Linings Playbook, ...
12.18.2020 Savor Classics: Quiche "Quiche, the simple baked custard that took the '70s by storm, has a winding history -- involving some weird gender issues. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren serve forth the ins and outs of quiche." Learn more about your ...
12.17.2020 Making Peace with Olives These fruits prove that being bitter and oily doesn’t mean you can’t be popular. Anney and Lauren pit their wits against the science and history of olives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
12.14.2020 Listener Mail V: The Inbox Strikes Back The adventure continues! We turn again to our inboxes to share your stories, from a persevering pineapple and a beef with Ginger Beef to sweet maple syrup memories and one spicy Princess Stew. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
12.10.2020 The Smokin' Pastrami Episode A treatment including curing, smoking, and seasoning turns tough beef brisket into this delectable deli meat. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind pastrami. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
12.08.2020 The Souped Up Campbell's Episode This brand of shelf-stable soups (and other foods) is an American staple, replete with nostalgia, sodium, and labor disputes. Anney and Lauren tap into the history and culture behind the Campbell Soup Company and their products. Learn more about your ...
12.03.2020 Grapefruit: One Strange Mother Pucker This large citrus fruit features tasty tart and bitter flavors – but watch out, because it doesn’t mix with some medications. Anney and Lauren explore the history and science of grapefruit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.30.2020 Savor Classics: Gingerbread Why do we shape gingerbread cookies into people and houses? Why is it generally considered a winter treat? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren tackle gingerbread (in all its formats) head first. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.25.2020 Ginger Snaps Back This warming spice is an ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes the world over. Anney and Lauren dig up the history and science of ginger. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.23.2020 The Interesting Intrigue of Margarine This nondairy butter substitute has been embroiled in legal and nutritional controversy since its invention. Anney and Lauren explore the history and science of margarine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.19.2020 Get Schooled on the Anchovy This small, silvery fish may have a bad reputation in the U.S., but it’s a tasty (and integral!) part of cuisines all over the world. Anney and Lauren dive into the history and science of anchovies. Learn more about your ...
11.17.2020 The Flippin' Burger Episode These highly customizable sandwiches are an American classic with a highly debated history. Anney and Lauren explore the origins and permutations of the hamburger. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.12.2020 In the Trenches with Victory Gardens These home and community gardens helped citizens eat better (and keep busy) during the World Wars. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of victory gardens -- and the ways that sustenance gardening has thrived during peacetime, too. Learn more ...
11.07.2020 Listener Mail Episode IV: A New Hope We turn again to the listener mailbox to hear from all y’all about your cheesecake successes (and failures), good drinks, historic dinner parties, very best macaron tips, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
11.04.2020 Savor Classics: Butter Since before written history, humans have been mad about butter. (Er, sometimes literally angry.) In this classic episode, we explore the slippery physics, surprising strife, and salubrious nutrition of butter (and margarine, sorta). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
10.30.2020 Food Fairy Tales: 'Hansel and Gretel' Food (and the lack thereof) plays heavily in this folk tale popularized by the Brothers Grimm. We explore the tropes in ‘Hansel and Gretel’, and special guests join us for a soundscaped reading of the story. Learn more about your ...
10.29.2020 The Carob Pod This sweet, rich legume has sometimes been used as a chocolate substitute, but it can (and should!) stand on its own. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of carob. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
10.26.2020 In Bibi's Kitchen' with Hawa Hassan This new cookbook invites readers into the kitchens of East African grandmothers, who share their stories through recipes. We chat with the author, Hawa Hassan, about how her own story led to the book’s creation, and the community that made ...

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Savor episodes:

Root Beer: Bark AND Bite

Savor Classics: Space Food

Foods of 'Pokémon': Gotta Eat ‘Em All

Listener Mail VI: Return of the Inbox

The Dandelion Episode Blows

Dishing on General Tso's Chicken

The Cardamom Pod(cast)

The Smooth Guinness Episode

Say Mac 'n' Cheese!

The Morel Mushroom of the Story

The Plucky Haggis Episode

The Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Episode

The Sublime Freeze Drying Episode

The Grueling Oatmeal Episode

Winner, Winner, Chicken Nugget

On Air with Whipped Cream

Savor Classics: Brunch

The Power of the Praline

Persimmons of Interest

Dipping into Queso

Saffron: As Good As Gold

The Paella Episode Panned Out

The Maligned Lima Bean

Savor Classics: Jelly Doughnuts

The Scrapple of Our Eye

Poppin' Off About Pringles

The Icewine Cometh

Cracking Wise with Sage

Our Daily Cornbread

Bowled Over by Miso

Fictional Foods: The Chronicles of Narnia

Savor Classics: Toasting

Introducing Anupam Cares

Savor Classics: Quiche

Making Peace with Olives

Listener Mail V: The Inbox Strikes Back

The Smokin' Pastrami Episode

The Souped Up Campbell's Episode

Grapefruit: One Strange Mother Pucker

Savor Classics: Gingerbread

Ginger Snaps Back

The Interesting Intrigue of Margarine

Get Schooled on the Anchovy

The Flippin' Burger Episode

In the Trenches with Victory Gardens

Listener Mail Episode IV: A New Hope

Savor Classics: Butter

Food Fairy Tales: 'Hansel and Gretel'

The Carob Pod

In Bibi's Kitchen' with Hawa Hassan

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