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Latest Episodes:

The Sentimental Lentil Episode Nov 02, 2022

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This diminutive legume plays a giant role in the history of agriculture. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history of lentils.

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A Savor Amuse-Boooooche Oct 31, 2022

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Horror films are filled with scary foodstuffs, from highly suspect meat pies to the sheer anxiety of dinner parties. In this mini-episode, Anney and Lauren discuss some of their favorite devilish dinners on film.

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Savor Classics: Maple Syrup Oct 28, 2022

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Maple syrup has been sweetening dishes for centuries -- and it may contain the key to some futuristic medicines. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren pour themselves into the history and science of maple syrup.

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Fictional Foods: 'Pan's Labyrinth' Oct 27, 2022

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This film ties together themes of the real, historical power of food and stories via fantastical threads. Anney and Lauren explore the semi-fictional foods of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’.

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The Fluffy Gnocchi Episode Oct 22, 2022

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These small dumplings, though perhaps most famously made with flour and potato, can take on near infinite forms. Anney and Lauren dig into the pillowy science and knotty history of gnocchi.

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Zinfandel: All We Do Is Zin Oct 20, 2022

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This deep red grape, though sometimes misunderstood, helped launch California’s wine industry – and wines made from its relatives are loved across Europe. Anney and Lauren dive into the science and history of zinfandel grapes and wines.

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This Episode Is the Pear Oct 17, 2022

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It’s apparent that this juicy, fragrant tree fruit -- whether crunchy or buttery -- is considered by many to be beyond compare. Anney and Lauren pair up to explore the science, history, and poetry of pears.

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Curling Up with Dried Bonito Flakes Oct 12, 2022

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This ultra-savory seasoning and soup-starter has months (or years!) of work behind every flake. Anney and Lauren smoke out the science and history of katsuobushi (i.e., dried bonito flakes).

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Savor Classics: American Cheese Oct 07, 2022

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This cheesy innovation is affordable, reduces factory waste, and melts like a dream -- but is it really food? In our classic episode, Anney and Lauren dive into the science and history behind process cheese (aka American cheese).

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Dill Us In Oct 05, 2022

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This herb and its seeds bring a warm yet bracing kick to dishes (and, yes, pickles) around the world. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of dill.

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