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

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

The Moka Pot: Grounds for an Episode

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This lumpy dairy product has somehow managed to become divisive, trendy, and old-fashioned all at once. Anney and Lauren stir the pot with the history and science behind cottage cheese.

This lumpy dairy product has somehow managed to become divisive, trendy, and old-fashioned all at once. Anney and Lauren stir the pot with the history and science behind cottage cheese.

Cottage (Cheese) Core

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This ostensibly simple bean-and-meat stew inspires deep passions. Anney and Lauren dig into the contested history and vehement variations of cassoulet.

This ostensibly simple bean-and-meat stew inspires deep passions. Anney and Lauren dig into the contested history and vehement variations of cassoulet.

Spilling the Beans About Cassoulet

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Savor Classics: Latkes

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