One of the most popular and ancient herbs around, basil is associated with a strange range of myths and legends. From scorpions and basilisks to star-crossed lovers, join us as we explore the many stories of basil.

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One of the most popular and ancient herbs around, basil is associated with a strange range of myths and legends. From scorpions and basilisks to star-crossed lovers, join us as we explore the many stories of basil. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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One of the most popular and ancient herbs around, basil is associated with a strange range of myths and legends. From scorpions and basilisks to star-crossed lovers, join us as we explore the many stories of basil.

Basil: Herb Your Enthusiasm

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This small, sweet/tart fruit has been a favorite for millennia across basically the entire Northern Hemisphere. Anney and Lauren bramble on about the botany and history of the raspberry.

This small, sweet/tart fruit has been a favorite for millennia across basically the entire Northern Hemisphere. Anney and Lauren bramble on about the botany and history of the raspberry.

Savor Gives You a Raspberry

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This simple, hearty dish will give you a serious case of the Mondays (commendatory). Anney and Lauren simmer on the history and cultures behind red beans and rice.

This simple, hearty dish will give you a serious case of the Mondays (commendatory). Anney and Lauren simmer on the history and cultures behind red beans and rice.

Seeing Red Beans and Rice

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This bite-sized treat, made of short-crust pastry filled with pineapple jam, is said to bring good fortune. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Taiwanese pineapple cake.

This bite-sized treat, made of short-crust pastry filled with pineapple jam, is said to bring good fortune. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Taiwanese pineapple cake.

Pining for Taiwanese Pineapple Cake

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Basil: Herb Your Enthusiasm

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