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Latest Episodes:

Kiss from a Rose Water Dec 22, 2023

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This fragrant flavoring has been favored for millennia, and was ubiquitous in American desserts before vanilla became affordable. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science behind rose water.

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Savor Updates: Sriracha Dec 20, 2023

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This Thai-style condiment, popularized in the U.S. by a Vietnamese immigrant, inspires fan loyalty and frustrations alike. Anney and Lauren explore where sriracha comes from, its meteoric pop-culture rise, and the science of why hot sauce burns so good. Plus, an update: Corporate drama and comeuppance!

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The Flat-Out Delightful Pizzelle Episode Dec 18, 2023

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These airy cookies are made waffle-style in specialized presses with beautiful designs. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of pizzelle.

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Savor Does Las Vegas Dec 14, 2023

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It’s recap o’clock! Having logged three trips to Vegas this year, Anney and Lauren (and Super Producer Andrew) sampled a lot more excellent cuisine than they’ve had time to discuss on the show. So that time is now! From seafood towers to steak basements, we chat through the dishes and drinks we shared during our Vegas visits.

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Interview: The Feel and Function of Pastry Dec 08, 2023

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Pastry is an edible, architectural art form – creating it at a resort-level scale takes a lot of teamwork. In this sponsored interview, Anney and Lauren chat with Jen Yee, the Executive Pastry Chef at the Wynn Las Vegas, about how she helms the resort’s pastry program and helps facilitate everything from room-service cheesecake to showstopping centerpieces.

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The Low and Slow Rendang Episode Dec 07, 2023

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This dish (and/or cooking method) reduces a stew completely – and invites infinite iterations. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture(s) that add up to make rendang.

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Five Spice of Life Dec 01, 2023

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This spice blend can contain any number of ingredients – the idea is that they should work together to balance five traditional flavors: bitter, sweet, sour, pungent, and salty. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of Chinese five spice.

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The Dragon Fruit Episode Slays Nov 29, 2023

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These mild-flavored fruits grow on giant cacti and look like dragon eggs. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of the dragon fruit.

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Savor Classics: Crayfish Nov 27, 2023

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Crayfish (aka crawfish or crawdads) are arguably the tastiest li'l Lovecraftian horrors around. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and seriously strange science behind these curious crustaceans.

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The Malted Milk Episode Is a Whopper Nov 22, 2023

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This shelf-stable powder made from milk, wheat, and barley malt has been everywhere from your milkshake glass to the mountains of the Antarctic. Anney and Lauren explore the cool science and contested history of malted milk.

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