Going Off on Stroganoff

This savory, creamy, starchy dish can be made in all sorts of ways, and it has a tangle of historical ties to match. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind stroganoff.

Sweet Corn: Aww Shucks

This grain is eaten as a vegetable, right off the cob or in all kinds of dishes both savory and sweet. Anney and Lauren talk your ears off about the a-maize-ing botany and history of sweet corn.

Betting the Farm on U-Pick Farms

These small business ventures bring the public and its produce closer together – but they started as a way to save crops from going to waste. Anney and Lauren explore the history of u-pick farms.

Savor Snacks: Pumpkin Shenanigans

Sure, we bake them into pies and carve them into jack-o’-lanterns, but there is a wide world of pumpkin growing, rowing, and destruction. In this mini-episode, Anney and Lauren give you pumpkin to talk about. Gourd vibes only.

The Sometimes-Nutty Almond Joy and Mounds Episode

These coconut-based candy bars have supported soldiers overseas, jobs during the Depression, and even anti-Nazi espionage. Anney and Lauren dip into the bountiful history of Mounds and Almond Joy.

White-Tailed Deer: The Buck Stops Here

The venison and other products from these large, quick mammals has been an important (if sometimes controversial) part of North American cultures for millennia. Anney and Lauren explore the science and history surrounding white-tailed deer. Including, yes, ‘Bambi’, with an aside into the Poohnivers…

The Cracking English Walnut Episode

This useful culinary nut has a surprising structure and a plethora of names. Anney and Lauren shell out the science and history behind English walnuts.

A Savorween Snack: ‘Red Velvet’

We’ve talked before about food in horror – and now Anney has a treat for you. In this special episode, we present a short story from the horror anthology podcast ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween’ and discuss how the sausage was made. (You can find the full series at https://www.grimandmild.com/…

Buffalo Mozzarella: Go Your Own Whey

This chewy, tender cheese gets its stretch from the production process and its richness from the buffalos themselves. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind buffalo mozzarella.

Savor Classics: Candy Corn

Candy corn is the second most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. -- and probably the most divisive. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history of how candy corn rose to fame (or infamy), plus explore the science of how it's made.