A savory spread with a divisively strong flavor, Vegemite earned its place in Australian culture through decades of clever marketing. We explore the history and yeast-extract science -- plus talk Tim Tams.

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A savory spread with a divisively strong flavor, Vegemite earned its place in Australian culture through decades of clever marketing. We explore the history and yeast-extract science -- plus talk Tim Tams. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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A savory spread with a divisively strong flavor, Vegemite earned its place in Australian culture through decades of clever marketing. We explore the history and yeast-extract science -- plus talk Tim Tams.

Vegemite: Fright or Delight?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/debde397-4149-44ad-8882-ae28003af1a4/transcript

Though almost driven to extinction in the 1800s, this massive bovine has made a comeback – thanks in part to the popularity of its rich meat. Anney and Lauren herd together the history and science behind American bison.

Though almost driven to extinction in the 1800s, this massive bovine has made a comeback &ndash; thanks in part to the popularity of its rich meat. Anney and Lauren herd together the history and science behind American bison.

American Bison: A New Hope

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/bf7d2960-af97-448f-b8cb-b46c0128076a/transcript

These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados.

These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados.

Avocados: It's Not Easy Being Green

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/69515235-ffb6-45f8-89b7-b463016649f8/transcript

This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's.

This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's.

Savor Tracks the Rise of Dominos

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e45d0a05-2448-4069-a9e7-b45e00fb2798/transcript

Vegemite: Fright or Delight?

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