Savor

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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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Updated June 25

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Jan 18, 2025 · 43 min
Lab-Grown Meats: A Meet-n-Greet
These proteins are real meat produced without having to rear and slaughter animals. Anney and Lauren explore the developing industry of lab-grown meats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 · 59 min
Interview: Killer Cocktails with Criminalia
Historical true crime doesn’t have to be dry. We chat with Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi, hosts of the podcast Criminalia, about how they illuminate stories through cocktails (and mocktails!) in their show and new book: Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 9, 2025 · 37 min
Stirring the Pot with Hoppin’ John
This dish of rice & beans simmered with smoked pork has become a New Year’s Day tradition – but how did it start? Anney and Lauren spill the hypothetical history of hoppin’ john. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2025 · 36 min
Listener Mail XXI: Savor of the Future
There is a rumor that the legendary listener mailbox has returned, with new(ish) visions for the new year from you, dear listeners! This batch includes a lot of helpful tips, from catfish cleaning and pastéis de nata to a film festival and visiting Prosecco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2024 · 46 min
Savor Classics: 'Goblin Market'
Because food is so often featured in fairy tales and fantasy stories, in this classic episode we offer up a dramatic reading of Christina Rossetti's 'Goblin Market', along with commentary and special guests Robert Lamb & Joe McCormick. Come buy, y'all, come buy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2024 · 35 min
Holly, Jolly Marketing: 2024 Edition
Ah, the holidays! Because nothing is cozier than a marketing campaign, Anney and Lauren have brought the gift of the season’s weirdest food & beverage industry gimmicks once again. Get ready to deck those hot dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2024 · 33 min
Savor Classics: Nutmeg
This spice drove European exploration and globalization -- and meant genocide for the native producers. In today's classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into that history (and the psychedelic science) of nutmeg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2024 · 25 min
The Guava Episode Has Juice
This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2024 · 29 min
McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else
This global corporation sells herbs and spices in grocery stores, yes, but it also has hands in all sorts of aspects of the business of flavor. Anney and Lauren explore the history and reach of McCormick & Company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2024 · 35 min
The Cultured Skyr Episode
This soft, tart, typically nonfat cheese is eaten like a yogurt -- sometimes with cream and sugar on top. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of skyr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2024 · 28 min
Pastel de Nata: More Than a Puff Piece
This egg custard cupped in crisp puff pastry is a must-try street food for travelers to Lisbon. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of pastéis de nata. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2024 · 40 min
Under Pressure with Prosecco
This inexpensive sparkling wine has a short history that’s nonetheless very storied. Anney and Lauren pop open the science, cultures, and marketing behind Prosecco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2024 · 47 min
Savor Classics: Thanksgiving
This one's got all the fixings: the competing histories of the 'first' Thanksgiving, how one 19th-century woman dictated the main traditions, how subcultures are making Thanksgiving their own, why some protest the holiday, and Anney’s many mishaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2024 · 25 min
Savor Classics: Celery
Celery stalks, leaves, roots, and seeds are part of countless cuisines today, but the ribs were once considered such a fancy treat that folks displayed them in vases. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of celery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2024 · 24 min
The Not-Too-Extra XO Sauce Episode
This condiment is traditionally made with extra-fancy ingredients, from expensive seafood to aged ham. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and culture behind XO sauce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2024 · 40 min
Going Off on Stroganoff
This savory, creamy, starchy dish can be made in all sorts of ways, and it has a tangle of historical ties to match. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind stroganoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2024 · 36 min
Sweet Corn: Aww Shucks
This grain is eaten as a vegetable, right off the cob or in all kinds of dishes both savory and sweet. Anney and Lauren talk your ears off about the a-maize-ing botany and history of sweet corn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 8, 2024 · 39 min
Betting the Farm on U-Pick Farms
These small business ventures bring the public and its produce closer together – but they started as a way to save crops from going to waste. Anney and Lauren explore the history of u-pick farms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2024 · 18 min
Savor Snacks: Pumpkin Shenanigans
Sure, we bake them into pies and carve them into jack-o’-lanterns, but there is a wide world of pumpkin growing, rowing, and destruction. In this mini-episode, Anney and Lauren give you pumpkin to talk about. Gourd vibes only. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024 · 37 min
The Sometimes-Nutty Almond Joy and Mounds Episode
These coconut-based candy bars have supported soldiers overseas, jobs during the Depression, and even anti-Nazi espionage. Anney and Lauren dip into the bountiful history of Mounds and Almond Joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savor

Lab-Grown Meats: A Meet-n-Greet

Interview: Killer Cocktails with Criminalia

Stirring the Pot with Hoppin’ John

Listener Mail XXI: Savor of the Future

Savor Classics: 'Goblin Market'

Holly, Jolly Marketing: 2024 Edition

Savor Classics: Nutmeg

The Guava Episode Has Juice

McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else

The Cultured Skyr Episode

Pastel de Nata: More Than a Puff Piece

Under Pressure with Prosecco

Savor Classics: Thanksgiving

Savor Classics: Celery

The Not-Too-Extra XO Sauce Episode

Going Off on Stroganoff

Sweet Corn: Aww Shucks

Betting the Farm on U-Pick Farms

Savor Snacks: Pumpkin Shenanigans

The Sometimes-Nutty Almond Joy and Mounds Episode