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Lettuce: Just the Tip of the Iceberg Jan 06, 2023

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This broad category of leafy greens has a rep for being boring, but they can add awesome structure and flavor to a dish. Anney and Lauren unfurl the science and history behind lettuce.

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Warming Up With Cream Liqueurs Jan 06, 2023

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These sweetened, creamy alcoholic beverages may be perceived as simplistic, but are actually achievements of science and marketing. Anney and Lauren dip into the storied history of cream liqueurs.

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Listener Mail XIV: The Holiday Special Jan 02, 2023

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In the spirit of spending time with family and friends, we turn once again to messages from you, dear listeners! This one includes a call to cookie action, latke love, and perhaps the ultimate serving vessel for gravy.

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The Rise of the Panettone Dec 30, 2022

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This sweet yeast bread is studded with treats and leavened to great heights for the holidays. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of panettoni.

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Christmas Ham: Glazed and Infused Dec 28, 2022

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This holiday protein comes in many styles – brined, rubbed, smoked, steamed, baked – but all of them salty. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Christmas hams.

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Savor Side Dish: Holly, Jolly Marketing (Part 2) Dec 24, 2022

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Ah, the holidays! Because nothing says 'comfort and joy' like a marketing campaign, Anney and Lauren present another mini-episode chock full of the season’s strangest offerings.

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Interview: First, We Ferment Dec 22, 2022

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Every human culture has developed fermentation practices – but beyond that, fermentation helped human culture develop in the first place. In this interview, we chat with food historian Dr. Julia Skinner about how she cooked up her new book, ‘Our Fermented Lives: A History of How Fermented Foods Have Shaped Cultures and Communities’.

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Savor Classics: Latkes Dec 16, 2022

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Latkes are the crispy potato pancakes associated with Hanukkah celebrations -- but they weren't always made of potato. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren get to the root of latke history (and the science behind making them the tastiest).

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Savor Sips: Holly, Jolly Marketing (Part 1) Dec 14, 2022

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Ah, the holidays! Time for cozy sweaters, twinkling lights, and more bizarre marketing campaigns than you can shake a wreath at. In this mini-episode, Anney and Lauren dip into some of the season’s strangest offerings so far.

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The Crystalized Cream of Tartar Episode Dec 09, 2022

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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.

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