This savory starchbomb of fried, mashed green plantains exemplifies how various cultural influences came together to form modern Puerto Rico. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind mofongo.

This savory starchbomb of fried, mashed green plantains exemplifies how various cultural influences came together to form modern Puerto Rico. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind mofongo.

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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Mofongo: We Did the Mash

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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.

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.

Savor Classics: Nutmeg

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This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas.

This fragrant fruit brings bright flavor to cocktails, pastries, and far more. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of guavas.

The Guava Episode Has Juice

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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.

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 &amp; Company.

McCormick: Sugar and Spice and Everything Else

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Mofongo: We Did the Mash

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