The Quaker Oats brand wasn't founded by Quakers and has sold a lot more than oats. Anney and Lauren dig into the winding history of Quaker, oats and all.

The Quaker Oats brand wasn't founded by Quakers and has sold a lot more than oats. Anney and Lauren dig into the winding history of Quaker, oats and all.

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 Expansive Quaker Oats Episode

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This culinary nut is a staple the Southern U.S. — and has been since way before such a thing existed. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren break open the history and cultures behind pecans.

This culinary nut is a staple the Southern U.S. &mdash; and has been since way before such a thing existed. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren break open the history and cultures behind pecans.

Savor Classics: Pecans

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This versatile vegetable dish frequently features beans and sweet corn, but part of its appeal is that anything goes. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and cultures behind succotash.

This versatile vegetable dish frequently features beans and sweet corn, but part of its appeal is that anything goes. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and cultures behind succotash.

The Sufferin’ Succotash Episode

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This carbonated beverage made from the tender tips of new spruce branches can be alcoholic or not – but it’s always a bit bracing. Anney and Lauren stick it out through the science and history of spruce beer.

This carbonated beverage made from the tender tips of new spruce branches can be alcoholic or not &ndash; but it&rsquo;s always a bit bracing. Anney and Lauren stick it out through the science and history of spruce beer.

Pining for Spruce Beer

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