This hot and numbing tofu dish features cascading layers of flavors – and a near-mythic backstory. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of mapo tofu.

This hot and numbing tofu dish features cascading layers of flavors &ndash; and a near-mythic backstory. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of mapo tofu.

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 Symphony of Mapo Tofu

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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 Symphony of Mapo Tofu

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