Oysters and Activism: The Thomas and George Downing Episode

This Black father & son duo ran some of the first fancy restaurants in America – and had a stop on the Underground Railroad in their cellar. Anney and Lauren explore the story of Thomas G. Downing and George T. Downing.

Savor Gives You a 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.

Seeing 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.

Pining for 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.

Savor Classics: Chicken Wings

Chicken wings, deep fried and coated in a sauce, are eaten by the billions in the U.S. during the weekend of NFL's Super Bowl. In this classic episode, guest Ramsey Yount joins Anney and Lauren to explore the dish’s history, plus the science of how to make wings extra delicious.

Rye Whiskey Goes A-Rye

This liquor, made with rye grain and usually barrel aged, was the most popular in America for a century before it almost died out. But it lives again! Anney and Lauren distill down the science and history of rye whiskey.

Savor Classics: Ranch

Ranch, America's favorite salad dressing, originated on an actual dude ranch. In this classic episode, guest Ben Bowlin joins Anney and Lauren to wrangle the cool American history of ranch as a condiment and flavor -- plus the science behind why it's often served with hot wings.

Winging It with the European Quail

This migrating game bird is a model of quality over quantity. Anney and Lauren go beak to tail with the science and history of the European quail.

Shiso: Turning Over an Old Leaf

This leafy herb comes with a dense set of names, varieties, and uses. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Perilla frutescens (sometimes called shiso).

The Moka Pot: Grounds for an Episode

This type of home coffeemaker is simple, stylish, and steam powered. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of the moka pot.