This type of home coffeemaker is simple, stylish, and steam powered. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of the moka pot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cottage (Cheese) Core
2026-1-15 | 31 min.
This lumpy dairy product has somehow managed to become divisive, trendy, and old-fashioned all at once. Anney and Lauren stir the pot with the history and science behind cottage cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spilling the Beans About Cassoulet
2026-1-09 | 34 min.
This ostensibly simple bean-and-meat stew inspires deep passions. Anney and Lauren dig into the contested history and vehement variations of cassoulet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vegetable Shortening: Long Story Short
2026-1-07 | 38 min.
This cooking fat made from liquid plant oils is manufactured to be solid at room temperature – and it’s caused a lot of controversy for a cooking fat. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history behind vegetable shortening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Spirited Falernum Episode
2025-12-31 | 28 min.
This spiced syrup might be made with lime zest, cloves, almonds, and rum – or none of the above. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures behind falernum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?