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Listener Mail XX: Rebels Jun 29, 2024

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We return once again with missives from you, dear listeners! Included in this motley crew are some strong opinions about regular cannoli and regular opinions about strong vindaloo (which we hope we haven't re-butchered the pronunciation of). As always, our greatest strength will be each other!

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Savor Classics: Cotton Candy Jun 27, 2024

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Dentists originally created this fairground favorite, and the physics behind it is fascinating. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren put their spin on the history and science of cotton candy.

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Lemon: Squeeze the Day Jun 26, 2024

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This near-omnipresent citrus has been a rare treat, a reason to develop irrigation technology, a cure for scurvy, and a protection against the black plague. Anney and Lauren unpeel the botany and history behind the lemon.

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HP Sauce: Bringing Down the House Jun 21, 2024

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This brand of savory sauces has as many origin stories as it has uses. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and phenomenon of HP Sauce.

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Aquavit: The Water of Life of the Party Jun 13, 2024

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This botanical liquor can be made with many things, but often brings flavors like caraway or dill seed to the party. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of aquavit.

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Market Squid Pro Quo Jun 07, 2024

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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.

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Listen to the Episode, Take the Cannoli Jun 06, 2024

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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.

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Allspice Considered May 31, 2024

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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.)

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The Pizza Hut Episode Pans Out May 24, 2024

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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.

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Savor Classics: James Beard May 23, 2024

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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.

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