This succulent desert plant, with pad-like stems and sweet fruit, has historically been propagated in hopes of farming a parasitic insect for dye. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of the prickly pear cactus.

This succulent desert plant, with pad-like stems and sweet fruit, has historically been propagated in hopes of farming a parasitic insect for dye. Anney and Lauren dig into the botany and history of the prickly pear cactus.

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 Sharp Prickly Pear Cactus Episode

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This brand of breakfast cereal is widely used in snack mixes, both sweet and savory. Anney and Lauren get in the mix with the science and history of Chex.

This brand of breakfast cereal is widely used in snack mixes, both sweet and savory. Anney and Lauren get in the mix with the science and history of Chex.

Checking Off the Chex Episode

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These marine mollusks can be enjoyed raw, steamed, or cooked into all kinds of dishes. Anney and Lauren pry open the science and history behind hard clams (aka Northern quahogs).

These marine mollusks can be enjoyed raw, steamed, or cooked into all kinds of dishes. Anney and Lauren pry open the science and history behind hard clams (aka Northern quahogs).

Hard Clams: The Clamoring

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This type of pasta with a long, thin cylindrical shape has become a global staple because it’s easy to make, store, and cook – and expound upon with whatever sauce you like. Anney and Lauren untangle the science and history of spaghetti.

This type of pasta with a long, thin cylindrical shape has become a global staple because it&rsquo;s easy to make, store, and cook &ndash; and expound upon with whatever sauce you like. Anney and Lauren untangle the science and history of spaghetti.

The Spaghetti Episode Is Ready

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The Sharp Prickly Pear Cactus Episode

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