This fragrant flavoring is what's left over when you steam distill neroli oil out of bitter orange blossoms – and it’s anything but an afterthought. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of orange blossom water.

This fragrant flavoring is what's left over when you steam distill neroli oil out of bitter orange blossoms &ndash; and it&rsquo;s anything but an afterthought. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of orange blossom water.

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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The Crushable Orange Blossom Water Episode

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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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This cooking fat made from liquid plant oils is manufactured to be solid at room temperature – and it’s caused a lot of controversy for a cooking fat. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history behind vegetable shortening.

This cooking fat made from liquid plant oils is manufactured to be solid at room temperature &ndash; and it&rsquo;s caused a lot of controversy for a cooking fat. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history behind vegetable shortening.

Vegetable Shortening: Long Story Short

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This spiced syrup might be made with lime zest, cloves, almonds, and rum – or none of the above. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures behind falernum.

This spiced syrup might be made with lime zest, cloves, almonds, and rum &ndash; or none of the above. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures behind falernum.

The Spirited Falernum Episode

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The Crushable Orange Blossom Water Episode

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