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Hail the Caesar Salad Episode Jul 24, 2023

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This simple classic of American steakhouses has a contested history -- but it definitely begins in Mexico. Anney and Lauren toss around the history and culture of the caesar salad.

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Savor Classics: Salt Jul 14, 2023

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Salt -- necessary for human life yet easy to overeat -- has sparked wars and innovations alike. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the complex history and science behind this edible mineral, plus talk to expert Suzi Sheffield about how salts can provide a palate of flavors to play with in your cooking.

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Bucking the Trend with Soba Noodles Jul 13, 2023

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These tender, slurpable, earthy noodles have buckwheat to thank for their delicate flavor and texture. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture behind soba noodles.

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The Thorny Blackberry Episode Jul 07, 2023

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This small, sweet fruit and its brambles grow so well around the world that they’re sometimes considered a menace. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of blackberries.

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Cocktail Hour: The Piña Colada Jun 29, 2023

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This smooth, bright cocktail is a tropical time machine no matter how you mix it. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture behind the piña colada.

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En Garde: The Swordfish Episode Jun 26, 2023

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This large, apex-predator fish throws around a lot of (tasty) muscle. Anney and Lauren dive into the biology and history of swordfish.

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Listener Mail XVII: The Listeners Speak! Jun 21, 2023

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Once again, we return to our inbox for messages from you, dear listeners! This one is mostly currywurst emails, with a smattering of song lyrics, not-so ball soup, actually good airline food, and assorted nerd stuff.

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Semi-Fictional Foods: The ‘Little House’ Series Jun 20, 2023

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This series of children’s books about a simple homesteading family in late-1800s America has become a complicated cultural phenomenon. Anney and Lauren dig into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s ‘Little House’ series and TV show, featuring an extended interview with Emily Marinoff and Glynnis MacNicol of the podcast ‘Wilder’.

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Dipping into Shacha Sauce Jun 12, 2023

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The ingredients and iterations of this super-savory condiment reflect its journey through generations of traveling workers and immigrants. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture of shacha sauce.

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The Bittersweet Sugar Sculpture Episode Jun 09, 2023

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In the heyday of this (semi-)edible art form, the extremely rich displayed intricate landscapes of sugar figurines as a show of power. Anney and Lauren crystalize the science and history of sugar sculpture.

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