Savor
HowStuffWorks
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?
Location:
United States
Description:
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?
Language:
English
Website:
http://howstuffworks.com
Episodes
Presto: Pesto!
1/29/2025
This fresh, uncooked sauce can be made in jarringly different ways, even with the same ingredients. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science of pesto.
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Duration:00:46:44
Lab-Grown Meats: A Meet-n-Greet
1/17/2025
These proteins are real meat produced without having to rear and slaughter animals. Anney and Lauren explore the developing industry of lab-grown meats.
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Duration:00:43:33
Interview: Killer Cocktails with Criminalia
1/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:59:20
Stirring the Pot with Hoppin’ John
1/8/2025
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.
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Duration:00:37:19
Listener Mail XXI: Savor of the Future
1/3/2025
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.
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Duration:00:36:30
Savor Classics: 'Goblin Market'
12/27/2024
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.
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Duration:00:46:56
Holly, Jolly Marketing: 2024 Edition
12/25/2024
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.
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Duration:00:35:59
Savor Classics: Nutmeg
12/22/2024
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.
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Duration:00:33:05
The Guava Episode Has Juice
12/20/2024
This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas.
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Duration:00:25:38
McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else
12/18/2024
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.
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Duration:00:29:48
The Cultured Skyr Episode
12/11/2024
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.
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Duration:00:35:10
Pastel de Nata: More Than a Puff Piece
12/6/2024
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.
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Duration:00:28:11
Under Pressure with Prosecco
12/5/2024
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.
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Duration:00:40:24
Savor Classics: Thanksgiving
11/29/2024
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.
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Duration:00:47:41
Savor Classics: Celery
11/26/2024
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.
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Duration:00:25:55
The Not-Too-Extra XO Sauce Episode
11/20/2024
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.
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Duration:00:24:37
Going Off on Stroganoff
11/15/2024
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.
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Duration:00:40:41
Sweet Corn: Aww Shucks
11/13/2024
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.
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Duration:00:36:17
Betting the Farm on U-Pick Farms
11/8/2024
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.
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Duration:00:39:36
Savor Snacks: Pumpkin Shenanigans
11/1/2024
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.
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Duration:00:18:16