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.
The No-Nonsense Naan Episode
2026-03-19 | 36 min.
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.
Savor Classics: Ice
2026-03-14 | 46 min.
Frozen water not only chills our tea and cocktails -- for centuries, it was one of the only ways to keep fresh food from spoiling. In this classic episode: Anney and Lauren dig into the sometimes rocky history and extremely cool science of ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lipton Episode Is in the Bag
2026-03-12 | 34 min.
This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vietnamese Fish Sauce: Two-Ingredient Wonder
2026-03-06 | 35 min.
This complexly savory liquid seasoning is often made with only two ingredients: fish and sea salt. Anney and Lauren get lost in the history and science of nước mắm -- Vietnamese fish sauce. 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?
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