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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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June 25 · 1 hr
Tequila: Just One More Round, Friends
This liquor made with (mostly) blue agave has a complex set of rules and regulations – and a near-mythical history. In the final episode of the series, Anney and Lauren say ‘salud’ with the science and stories behind tequila. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 17 · 57 min
American Bison: A New Hope
Though almost driven to extinction in the 1800s, this massive bovine has made a comeback – thanks in part to the popularity of its rich meat. Anney and Lauren herd together the history and science behind American bison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 8 · 1 hr 10 min
Avocados: It's Not Easy Being Green
These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 3 · 58 min
Savor Tracks the Rise of Dominos
This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 28 · 36 min
The Vibrant Hibiscus Tea Episode
Beverages made from parts of the roselle hibiscus have a beautiful color, a tart tang, and a place in the history of other red drinks. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and cultures behind hibiscus teas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 19 · 45 min
The Teppanyaki Episode Has Flair
This style of restaurant service is dinner and a show – where cooking dinner is the show. Anney and Lauren flip over the cultures and history behind teppanyaki (often known as ‘hibachi’ in the U.S.). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 14 · 5 min
An Important Savor Announcement
Come sit down with us, we’ve got some sad news. This is not goodbye, but Savor is winding down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 8 · 51 min
A Galaxy of Star Wars Food Tie-ins
This franchise has spawned a bounty of food- and drink-related merchandise and licensed products, from mundane to amusing to of dubious propriety. Anney and Lauren have a bad feeling about some of the strangest culinary tie-ins from the history of Star Wars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 5 · 36 min
The Lychee Episode Is Delicate (Isn’t It, Isn’t It?)
This tropical fruit with a thin, leathery skin doesn’t travel well, so it’s inspired all kinds of innovations to get it from tree to plate over the centuries. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and science behind lychees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 29 · 44 min
The Original Pilsner Episode
This style of beer – the most popular in the world today – represents the cutting edge of brewing technology from the 1840s. Anney and Lauren hop into the science and history of pilsners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 24 · 21 min
Savor Snacks: Corporate Candy Drama
If you haven’t heard about the KitKat heist and the Reese’s family controversy, you’re in for a treat. In this fun-sized episode, Anney and Lauren cover some developing candy news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 22 · 33 min
Savor Classics: Pretzels
Pretzels have morphed from a religious symbol to a bar snack to a metaphor for principles of quantum physics. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the twists of pretzel history, culture, and science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 20 · 1 hr 6 min
A Taste of the Silver Palate Cookbook(s)
This cookbook, stirred up by two women in Manhattan in the early 1980s, helped change how America cooks and eats for the fresher (including a lot of vinaigrette), but their success was hampered by the era. Anney and Lauren explore how Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso created The Silver Palate cookbooks, and how they lost The Silver Palate shop and packaged products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 15 · 36 min
Going Strong with Mahi Mahi
These large game fish, prized for their mild, firm meat, can travel thousands of miles a year through the world’s warm oceans. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of mahi mahi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 13 · 52 min
Gummy Candy: A Mixed Bag
This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind gummy candies, from baby to bear to bean and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 9 · 1 hr
Interview: Preserving the Past and the Future
The practice of preserving foods can come from necessity, but it can also be a creative release, a community resource, and even a revolutionary act. In this interview, we chat with Dr. Julia Skinner about the making of her new book, ‘Essential Food Preserving: The Comprehensive Guide’. You can find the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/103396/9781635868029 Julia's newsletter on assessing food preserving resources: https://root-kitchens.com/not-all-food-preserving-resources/ And her reading lists, including one with her other books: https://bookshop.org/shop/bookishjulia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 3 · 53 min
School Lunches: Food for Thought
In the U.S., the National School Lunch Program helps feed over half of the nation’s students, creating a baseline for how (and what) millions of kids eat. Anney and Lauren serve up the history socialized school lunch programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 27 · 39 min
The Herbaceous Parsley Episode
This herb brings pizzaz to all kinds of dishes – and not just as a garnish. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of parsley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 25 · 38 min
Hedging on Sloe Gin
This ruby-red liqueur gets its color and flavor from the fruit of a plant most often grown as a hedgerow. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of sloe gin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 19 · 36 min
The No-Nonsense Naan Episode
This leavened flatbread is traditionally cooked up quick, stuck right to the inside of a blistering-hot tandoor oven. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind naan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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