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The Lowdown on Non-Alcoholic Beer Jun 13, 2022

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This category of beverages is often brewed like any other beer, then treated to remove the alcohol while preserving the flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history behind low- and no-alcohol beers.

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The Snappy Green Bean Episode Jun 09, 2022

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These bean pods are widely eaten as a vegetable before their beans develop – but how they’re cooked differs just as widely. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of green beans.

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The On-the-Ball Onigiri Episode Jun 04, 2022

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This Japanese snacking staple can go in lots of directions, but it all starts with seasoned rice. Anney and Lauren fill in the history and culture of onigiri.

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Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winners: Kris McDaniel and Andi Gordon Jun 04, 2022

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Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Kris McDaniel and Andi Gordon, two winners of the Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters.

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Savor Classics: Eggo Waffles Jun 03, 2022

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This brand of frozen, breakfast-oriented foods was the first to make waffles a no-cook convenience. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and stranger things about Eggo waffles.

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Listener Mail XII: Mailbox of the Past Jun 01, 2022

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We turn once again to stories from you, excellent listeners! Spoon collections, Chocobo questions, and celebrations of various kinds feature large in this one – plus, how mispronunciations bring us together.

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The Express Espresso Episode May 28, 2022

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This form of coffee is highly extracted thanks to the specialized, pressurized-steam process of making it. Anney and Lauren pull out the history and science behind espresso.

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Fictional Foods: 'The Hunger Games' May 24, 2022

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Set in a dystopian future, this media franchise deals deeply with how hunger can be weaponized – and how food brings us together. Anney and Lauren explore the semi-fictional food of The Hunger Games books and films.

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The Seasoned Cast Iron Episode May 20, 2022

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Cookware made with this material is tough but sensitive, old-fashioned but popular again. Anney and Lauren demystify the science and history of cast-iron cookware.

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Savor the Date May 13, 2022

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These sweet fruits are nutritionally dense, self-preserving, and delightful alone or in all kinds of dishes. Anney and Lauren delve into the science and history of dates.

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