Latkes are the crispy potato pancakes associated with Hanukkah celebrations -- but they weren't always made of potato. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren get to the root of latke history (and the science behind making them the tastiest).

Latkes are the crispy potato pancakes associated with Hanukkah celebrations -- but they weren't always made of potato. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren get to the root of latke history (and the science behind making them the tastiest).

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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Savor Classics: Latkes

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This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind gummy candies, from baby to bear to bean and beyond.

This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind gummy candies, from baby to bear to bean and beyond.

Gummy Candy: A Mixed Bag

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The practice of preserving foods can come from necessity, but it can also be a creative release, a community resource, and even a revolutionary act. In this interview, we chat with Dr. Julia Skinner about the making of her new book, ‘Essential Food Preserving: The Comprehensive Guide’.

You can find the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/103396/9781635868029

Julia's newsletter on assessing food preserving resources: https://root-kitchens.com/not-all-food-preserving-resources/

And her reading lists, including one with her other books: https://bookshop.org/shop/bookishjulia

The practice of preserving foods can come from necessity, but it can also be a creative release, a community resource, and even a revolutionary act. In this interview, we chat with Dr. Julia Skinner about the making of her new book, &lsquo;Essential Food Preserving: The Comprehensive Guide&rsquo;. You can find the book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/103396/9781635868029.">https://bookshop.org/a/103396/9781635868029</a> Julia's newsletter on assessing food preserving resources: <a href="https://root-kitchens.com/not-all-food-preserving-resources/">https://root-kitchens.com/not-all-food-preserving-resources/</a> And her reading lists, including one with her other books: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bookishjulia">https://bookshop.org/shop/bookishjulia</a>

Interview: Preserving the Past and the Future

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In the U.S., the National School Lunch Program helps feed over half of the nation’s students, creating a baseline for how (and what) millions of kids eat. Anney and Lauren serve up the history socialized school lunch programs.

In the U.S., the National School Lunch Program helps feed over half of the nation&rsquo;s students, creating a baseline for how (and what) millions of kids eat. Anney and Lauren serve up the history socialized school lunch programs.

School Lunches: Food for Thought

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