Black-eyed peas, a traditional New Year’s food in the American South, are an important staple all year long around the world. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history of this hardy legume – plus the science of minimizing beans’ musical properties.

A Galaxy of Star Wars Food Tie-ins
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The Lychee Episode Is Delicate (Isn’t It, Isn’t It?)
36:00

The Original Pilsner Episode
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