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Gouda Lord Help Oct 13, 2021

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This long-beloved cheese starts sweet and simple, but can be aged and smoked into a number of specific styles. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history of Gouda.

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Listener Mail VIII: The Last Inbox Oct 08, 2021

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We return once again to stories from you, dear listeners! From pierogis and prosciutto to blueberries and burgers (both Bob’s and beyond), Anney and Lauren dive into the inbox -- and it will not be the last.

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Pining for Rosemary Oct 07, 2021

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This herb has been used in foods, drinks, medicines, and religious practices since time immemorial. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history of rosemary.

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The Candy-Coated M&M’s Episode Oct 01, 2021

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These chocolate candies in a sugar shell have inspired colorful debate and serious science. Anney and Lauren get the history and culture of M&M’s in the bag.

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The Odd Duck Episode Sep 29, 2021

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This waterfowl is raised for its eggs, and the whole animal is used in different ways in cuisines around the world. Anney and Lauren flock to the science and history behind ducks.

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Borscht: You’re Hot and You’re Cold Sep 24, 2021

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This soup comes in many styles and variations, incorporating broth with beets and beyond to create a satisfying (and often slightly sour) dish. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures behind borscht.

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Getting a Grip on Chopsticks Sep 22, 2021

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These utensils come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and materials specialized to the type of eating, cooking, and serving they’re intended for. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind chopsticks.

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Fictional Foods: 'Bob's Burgers' Sep 17, 2021

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This animated sitcom relays the (mis)adventures of the Belchers as they live and work around the titular family restaurant. Anney and Lauren explore the history, culture, and many puns of ‘Bob’s Burgers’.

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The Downlow on Merlot Sep 15, 2021

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Winemakers use this grape to produce soft, fruity red wines and balanced blends. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and only slightly sideways history of merlot.

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Savor Classics: Cheddar Cheese Sep 10, 2021

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This quintessential English cheese has a history cut with myth, fraud, and war. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cheddar cheese.

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