It's the biggest fast food chain in the world, but this behemoth has humble beginnings. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the ambitions and intrigue that made the McDonald's McEmpire what it is today.

It's the biggest fast food chain in the world, but this behemoth has humble beginnings. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the ambitions and intrigue that made the McDonald's McEmpire what it is today.

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: McDonald's

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This leavened flatbread is traditionally cooked up quick, stuck right to the inside of a blistering-hot tandoor oven. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind naan.

This leavened flatbread is traditionally cooked up quick, stuck right to the inside of a blistering-hot tandoor oven. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history behind naan.

The No-Nonsense Naan Episode

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Frozen water not only chills our tea and cocktails -- for centuries, it was one of the only ways to keep fresh food from spoiling. In this classic episode: Anney and Lauren dig into the sometimes rocky history and extremely cool science of ice.

Frozen water not only chills our tea and cocktails -- for centuries, it was one of the only ways to keep fresh food from spoiling. In this classic episode: Anney and Lauren dig into the sometimes rocky history and extremely cool science of ice.

Savor Classics: Ice

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This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton.

This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton.

The Lipton Episode Is in the Bag

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Savor Classics: McDonald's

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