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Kit Kats: Give Us a Break Feb 08, 2019

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This iconic, sharable British candy bar is consumed at a rate of billions per year in hundreds of flavors around the world. Anney and Lauren chat about Kit Kat’s history, psychology, and structural science.

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Stewing Over Gumbo Feb 06, 2019

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This classic dish contains contributions from the many cultures that created New Orleans, and everyone’s recipe is a little bit different. Anney and Lauren explore the many forms and fans of gumbo (plus, how roux works).

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Boudin: The Cajun Link Feb 01, 2019

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This type of fresh sausage made throughout Europe is also a regional specialty in Cajun country. Anney and Lauren explore the history, etymology, and making of Cajun boudin.

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New Orleans: The South Is North From Here Jan 31, 2019

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You can trace the whole history of New Orleans through the creation of its signature drinks and dishes. Anney and Lauren (along with a host of expert guests) explore the city’s roots -- and how Cajun and Creole cuisines came to be.

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The Inexhaustible Energy Drink Episode Jan 25, 2019

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Energy drinks toe the line between recreational beverage and nutritional supplement. Anney & Lauren explore their history, plus the science of why those jolts/surges of pep that can make you feel like a rock star can also come with monstrous side effects.

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The Blow-Out Birthday Cake Episode Jan 23, 2019

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Why do we eat cake on people's birthdays? Why do we blow out candles? What on earth is "birthday cake" flavor?? Anney and Lauren explore the answers to these and other layers within birthday cakes.

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Bonus Interview: ASW Distillery Jan 19, 2019

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In preparation for our scotch episode, we visited the local ASW Distillery in late 2018 to learn how they make their peated single-malt whiskey. This bonus episode is that interview -- a deep dive into the art and science of creating a scotch-style whiskey in the American South.

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Savor Wings It Jan 19, 2019

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Chicken wings, deep fried and coated in a sauce, are eaten by the billions in the U.S. during the weekend of NFL's Super Bowl. Guest Ramsey Yount joins Anney and Lauren to explore the dish’s history, plus the science of how to make wings extra delicious.

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Ranch, Dude Jan 16, 2019

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Ranch, America's favorite salad dressing, originated on an actual dude ranch. Guest Ben Bowlin joins Anney and Lauren to wrangle the cool American history of ranch as a condiment and flavor -- plus the science behind why it's often served with hot wings.

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Profiles in Deliciousness: Isabella Beeton Jan 11, 2019

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Isabella Beeton wrote the book on how to run a Victorian kitchen – "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management" – and her brand survives today. But Beeton wasn't a stodgy matron. We explore the fashionable, savvy woman behind this seminal cookbook.

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