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The Souped Up Bouillon Episode Apr 22, 2021

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This shelf-stable concentrate of broth or stock is a mainstay of modern home cooking, but similarly portable soups go back hundreds of years. Anney and Lauren take stock of the science and history of bouillon.

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Cracking Open the Pistachio Apr 16, 2021

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This lime-green culinary nut partially deshells itself when it’s ready for us to eat. Anney and Lauren shake down the history and science behind pistachios.

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Old Bay on the Block Apr 15, 2021

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This brand of seasonings has made itself synonymous with Maryland seafood. Anney and Lauren boil down the history and culture of Old Bay products.

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Root Beer: Bark AND Bite Apr 09, 2021

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This sweet beverage doesn’t necessarily contain either roots or beer, but it certainly can. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of root beer.

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Savor Classics: Space Food Apr 07, 2021

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We owe so many innovations in food safety and technology to the simple fact that astronauts need to eat. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren launch into the history (and sometimes questionable menus) of space food.

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Foods of 'Pokémon': Gotta Eat ‘Em All Apr 02, 2021

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This sweeping media franchise has featured plenty of foods and drinks in its 25 years – including some made from Pokémon themselves. (Our courage will pull us through.) Y’all teach us, and we’ll teach you about the fictional foods of the 'Pokémon' universe.

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Listener Mail VI: Return of the Inbox Apr 01, 2021

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It’s not a trap! We again reach into the mailbag (digital and physical) to share listeners’ stories -- including mac & cheese disasters, Guinness lyrics, and literal snail mail.

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The Dandelion Episode Blows Mar 26, 2021

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This prolific yellow flower has tender, nutritious leaves and a somewhat weedy reputation. Anney and Lauren explore the bittersweet science and history of the dandelion.

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Dishing on General Tso's Chicken Mar 24, 2021

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This Chinese-American comfort food was inspired by Hunan, originated in Taipei, and developed in New York City. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture(s) behind General Tso’s chicken.

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The Cardamom Pod(cast) Mar 19, 2021

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This complex spice, both warming and cooling, brings zing to foods from baked goods and curries to caffeinated drinks and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cardamom.

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