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The Smooth Guinness Episode Mar 17, 2021

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This brewing company, famous for its Irish stouts, is one of the most recognizable beer brands in the world. Anney and Lauren tap into the history and science of Guinness.

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Say Mac 'n' Cheese! Mar 12, 2021

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This creamy comfort food is a classic, whether it’s crafted or Krafted. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and industrial evolution of macaroni and cheese.

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The Morel Mushroom of the Story Mar 11, 2021

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These prized mushrooms have been around for a long time, but they’ve managed to remain mysterious. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history behind morel mushrooms.

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The Plucky Haggis Episode Mar 05, 2021

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This Scottish sausage may be made with humble ingredients, but it’s the stuff(ing?) of legend. Anney and Lauren explore the biology, sportsmanship, and poetry of haggis.

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The Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Episode Mar 03, 2021

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This tropical fruit lends a bright punch of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes in cuisines around the world. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of tamarind.

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The Sublime Freeze Drying Episode Feb 26, 2021

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This process creates lightweight, flavorful preserved foods that keep for years and can be easily reconstituted – just add water. Anney and Lauren explore the cool science and history of freeze drying.

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The Grueling Oatmeal Episode Feb 24, 2021

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Bowls of this cereal grain have been sustaining humans for tens of thousands of years. Anney and Lauren explore the sweet/savory science and history of oatmeal.

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Nugget Feb 20, 2021

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These crisp-coated, bite-sized bits of processed chicken changed the way the chicken industry works. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of the chicken nugget.

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On Air with Whipped Cream Feb 18, 2021

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Turning liquid cream into this delicate foam requires only a little work – but a lot of science. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and structure of whipped cream, including how it came to be sold in pressurized cans.

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Savor Classics: Brunch Feb 12, 2021

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Brunch has always been a meal of excess and leisure, and it's therefore associated with some ugly classist, racist, and sexist ideals. But waffles are nice! In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren break down the problematic yet delicious history of brunch.

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