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The Carob Pod Oct 29, 2020

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This sweet, rich legume has sometimes been used as a chocolate substitute, but it can (and should!) stand on its own. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of carob.

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In Bibi's Kitchen' with Hawa Hassan Oct 26, 2020

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This new cookbook invites readers into the kitchens of East African grandmothers, who share their stories through recipes. We chat with the author, Hawa Hassan, about how her own story led to the book’s creation, and the community that made it possible.

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Cream Cheese: What a Spread Oct 22, 2020

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This fresh, spreadable cheese has roots that go back hundreds of years, but it found its niche in American cuisine in the past century with bagels, dips, and casseroles. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of cream cheese.

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Putting Together the Pieces of Reese's Oct 19, 2020

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This brand of candies and snacks has the peanut-butter-and-chocolate market cornered. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet and salty story of Reese’s.

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Fleshing Out the Food of ‘Hannibal’ Oct 15, 2020

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This creepy television show features downright delicious-looking dishes – which have to appear to be maybe-human flesh but be made of actor-friendly ingredients. Anney and Lauren discuss the implications and reality of the food featured in ‘Hannibal’.

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The Appealing Apple Episode Oct 12, 2020

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This popular tree fruit has been the subject of myths and legends throughout the ages – possibly due to linguistic confusion. Anney and Lauren explore the juicy history and snaking science of the apple.

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Savor Classics: Mocktail Hour Oct 07, 2020

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No- or low-alcohol cocktails are getting some serious attention these days. In this classic episode, we explore the science, history, and culture of ‘mocktails’ with special guest Julia Bainbridge, whose new book 'Good Drinks' explores the subject.

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The Cuban Sandwich: A Tale of Two Cities Oct 06, 2020

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This classic Cuban/Floridian sandwich includes various pork products, cheese, mustard, and pickles – but its exact makeup is as contested as its exact birthplace. Anney and Lauren get to the meat of the story behind the Cubano.

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In for a Treat With Rice-A-Roni Oct 02, 2020

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This brand of easily prepared rice pilaf and noodle dishes was born from a marriage of cultures during America’s era of convenience food. Anney and Lauren dig into the story behind Rice-A-Roni.

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Interview: Celebrating ‘The Sporkful’ with Dan Pashman Sep 26, 2020

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’The Sporkful’ is toasting to its 10-year anniversary this week, so we sat down with host Dan Pashman to chat about how the show has changed over the past decade – and how the food world has changed along with it.

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