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Fugu: Savor and the Blowfish Jul 17, 2020

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Many pufferfish contain a deadly neurotoxin – and that’s part of why they’re a delicacy in some cuisines. Anney and Lauren dip into the swell science and strange history of eating pufferfish.

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Banking on Seed Vaults Jul 10, 2020

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These cryogenic storage facilities are a newfangled way to accomplish an old goal: preserving seeds for later study and use. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history behind seed banks and vaults.

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Chef Boyardee: Can-Do Attitude Jul 09, 2020

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This brand of mass-produced canned pasta dishes started in the kitchen of an actual Italian American chef – Ettore Boiardi – whose picture is still on the packaging. Anney and Lauren dig into the history of Chef Boyardee.

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Savor Classics: The Gin & Tonic Jul 03, 2020

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This simple, refreshing staple cocktail wouldn't exist if it weren't for heart disease and malaria. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren trace the history of gin and tonic water -- and explain the science of why they're so tasty together.

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Listener Mail 2: The New Batch Jul 02, 2020

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We dive back into the mail bag for more stories from y’all excellent listeners, including (but not limited to!) pizza sacrilege, invasive ranch, vintage ads, and elusive egg hunts.

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Interview: Agricultural Infotainment in Hawaii Jun 29, 2020

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Kualoa Ranch hosts cattle, oysters, cacao, Godzilla footprints, Kong bones, and tourists aplenty. We speak with Kualoa's Director of Diversified Agriculture & Land Stewardship about building a sustainable ranch among the bounty and challenges Oahu offers.

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The Funky Green Onion Episode Jun 25, 2020

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Call 'em scallions, spring onions, salad onions, bunching onions, or welsh onions -- these leafy green onion tops add a mild kick to dishes the world over. Anney and Lauren dig into the tangled history and etymology of scallions.

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This Episode Is a Peach Jun 23, 2020

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These tasty tree fruits have a simple genome and a complicated history. Anney and Lauren explore the origins, science, and marketing behind peaches.

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Savor Classics: Cinnamon Jun 17, 2020

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Cinnamon's heat drove hundreds of years of intrigue before becoming the kitchen staple it is today. Anney and Lauren dig into the troubled history of this delicious bark.

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Stewing on Oxtail Jun 12, 2020

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This cut of beef is prized for its toughness – treated properly, it turns everything it touches delectable. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of oxtail.

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