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Savor

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Savor episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Savor for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Savor episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Savor - Pop Rocks: A Real Gas
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09/22/22 • 44 min

This novelty candy creates a popping sensation in your mouth using highly pressurized (but totally harmless) pockets of carbon dioxide. Anney and Lauren explore the science, history, and urban legends behind Pop Rocks.

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Savor - Harissa: A Hot Topic
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04/24/23 • 29 min

This traditional condiment, made of red chili peppers and various warm seasonings, is going increasingly global. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture of harissa.

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Savor - Waxing Poetic About Sticky Rice
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01/30/20 • 29 min

Glutinous rice’s super stickiness has given it a starring role in dishes across Southeastern Asia and beyond. Anney and Lauren dig into the science behind sticky rice – and dish on some of those dishes.

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Savor - Thinking Outside the Juice Box
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05/01/23 • 41 min

These multilayered, folded cartons weren’t originally designed with juice in mind, and today they help make many drinks and foods shelf stable. Anney and Lauren pop open the science and history of juice boxes.

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Savor - The Jacked-Up Monterey Jack Episode
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05/05/23 • 36 min

This mild, melty cheese comes has a spicy history. Anney and Lauren dig into the story of Monterey/Jack/Monterey Jack cheese.

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Savor - The Unexpired Twinkies Episode
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08/19/22 • 48 min

These cream-filled snack cakes may not be eternal, but they do have a long and storied past. Anney and Lauren explore the science and sticky history of the Twinkie brand.

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Savor - Kiss from a Rose Water
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12/22/23 • 30 min

This fragrant flavoring has been favored for millennia, and was ubiquitous in American desserts before vanilla became affordable. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and science behind rose water.

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In the heyday of this (semi-)edible art form, the extremely rich displayed intricate landscapes of sugar figurines as a show of power. Anney and Lauren crystalize the science and history of sugar sculpture.

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Savor - Cajeta Gets Our Goat
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09/18/24 • 34 min

Tangy goat milk gives this caramel a revolutionary depth of flavor. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of cajeta.

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Savor - Lemon: Squeeze the Day
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06/26/24 • 42 min

This near-omnipresent citrus has been a rare treat, a reason to develop irrigation technology, a cure for scurvy, and a protection against the black plague. Anney and Lauren unpeel the botany and history behind the lemon.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Savor have?

Savor currently has 782 episodes available.

What topics does Savor cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Arts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Savor?

The episode title 'Pop Rocks: A Real Gas' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Savor?

The average episode length on Savor is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Savor released?

Episodes of Savor are typically released every 3 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of Savor?

The first episode of Savor was released on Feb 23, 2017.

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