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Savor Classics: McDonald's Mar 03, 2022

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It's the biggest fast food chain in the world, but this behemoth has humble beginnings. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the ambitions and intrigue that made the McDonald's McEmpire what it is today.

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Cocktail Hour: The Sazerac Feb 25, 2022

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This classic New Orleans cocktail is almost as storied as the city that created it. Anney and Lauren dip into the history of the Sazerac.

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Fictional Foods: 'Downton Abbey' Feb 23, 2022

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This television series and its following films feature detailed depictions of Edwardian-era dining from the perspective of both the aristocratic class and those who served them – with a dose of snark from each. Anney and Lauren explore the semi-fictional foods of ‘Downton Abbey’.

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The Crusty Baguette Episode Feb 19, 2022

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This long, skinny loaf of bread is deceptively simple and deeply loved. Anney and Lauren tear into the history and science behind the baguette.

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Soaking in the Sunflowers Feb 17, 2022

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These large, lovely flowers each bear hundreds of seeds, prized for snacking and oil production alike. Anney and Lauren stick by ya -- and by the history and science of the sunflower.

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Savor Chews on Toothpicks Feb 12, 2022

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These small utensils, most often made of disposable wood, bamboo, or plastic, find use across all kinds of hygienic and structural applications. Anney and Lauren take a stab at the history and science behind toothpicks.

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A Layered Look at Biryani Feb 09, 2022

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This one-pot, rice-based main dish has infinite iterations that all come down to comfort. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind biryani.

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Listener Mail X: Rogue Mail Feb 04, 2022

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We return once again with mail from y’all -- a set of stories perhaps not in our main timeline, but distinctly from the Savor universe, including different uses for spinach and cloves, a deeper understanding of Dade, and a debunking of a debunking.

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Savor Classics: Candy Hearts Feb 02, 2022

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Chalky candy hearts printed with sweet (or salty!) messages are apparently the most prolific candy of Valentine's Day. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the product's past and present, plus some of its strangest messages.

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Fortune Favors the Kumquat Jan 28, 2022

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This small citrus(y) fruit can be eaten whole like a grape or cooked into sweet and savory dishes aplenty. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of kumquats.

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