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Grapefruit: One Strange Mother Pucker Dec 03, 2020

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This large citrus fruit features tasty tart and bitter flavors – but watch out, because it doesn’t mix with some medications. Anney and Lauren explore the history and science of grapefruit.

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Savor Classics: Gingerbread Nov 30, 2020

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Why do we shape gingerbread cookies into people and houses? Why is it generally considered a winter treat? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren tackle gingerbread (in all its formats) head first.

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Ginger Snaps Back Nov 25, 2020

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This warming spice is an ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes the world over. Anney and Lauren dig up the history and science of ginger.

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The Interesting Intrigue of Margarine Nov 23, 2020

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This nondairy butter substitute has been embroiled in legal and nutritional controversy since its invention. Anney and Lauren explore the history and science of margarine.

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Get Schooled on the Anchovy Nov 19, 2020

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This small, silvery fish may have a bad reputation in the U.S., but it’s a tasty (and integral!) part of cuisines all over the world. Anney and Lauren dive into the history and science of anchovies.

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The Flippin' Burger Episode Nov 17, 2020

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These highly customizable sandwiches are an American classic with a highly debated history. Anney and Lauren explore the origins and permutations of the hamburger.

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In the Trenches with Victory Gardens Nov 12, 2020

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These home and community gardens helped citizens eat better (and keep busy) during the World Wars. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of victory gardens -- and the ways that sustenance gardening has thrived during peacetime, too.

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Listener Mail Episode IV: A New Hope Nov 07, 2020

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We turn again to the listener mailbox to hear from all y’all about your cheesecake successes (and failures), good drinks, historic dinner parties, very best macaron tips, and more.

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Savor Classics: Butter Nov 04, 2020

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Since before written history, humans have been mad about butter. (Er, sometimes literally angry.) In this classic episode, we explore the slippery physics, surprising strife, and salubrious nutrition of butter (and margarine, sorta).

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Food Fairy Tales: 'Hansel and Gretel' Oct 30, 2020

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Food (and the lack thereof) plays heavily in this folk tale popularized by the Brothers Grimm. We explore the tropes in ‘Hansel and Gretel’, and special guests join us for a soundscaped reading of the story.

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