This spicy-hot Japanese plant is known as a condiment for sushi around the world, but most humans have never had the real thing. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of wasabi -- both the original and imitations.

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This spicy-hot Japanese plant is known as a condiment for sushi around the world, but most humans have never had the real thing. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of wasabi -- both the original and imitations. 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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This spicy-hot Japanese plant is known as a condiment for sushi around the world, but most humans have never had the real thing. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science of wasabi -- both the original and imitations.

Wasabi: Not Horsin' Around

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This cookbook, stirred up by two women in Manhattan in the early 1980s, helped change how America cooks and eats for the fresher (including a lot of vinaigrette), but their success was hampered by the era. Anney and Lauren explore how Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso created The Silver Palate cookbooks, and how they lost The Silver Palate shop and packaged products.

This cookbook, stirred up by two women in Manhattan in the early 1980s, helped change how America cooks and eats for the fresher (including a lot of vinaigrette), but their success was hampered by the era. Anney and Lauren explore how Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso created The Silver Palate cookbooks, and how they lost The Silver Palate shop and packaged products.

A Taste of the Silver Palate Cookbook(s)

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These large game fish, prized for their mild, firm meat, can travel thousands of miles a year through the world’s warm oceans. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of mahi mahi.

These large game fish, prized for their mild, firm meat, can travel thousands of miles a year through the world&rsquo;s warm oceans. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of mahi mahi.

Going Strong with Mahi Mahi

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This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind gummy candies, from baby to bear to bean and beyond.

This wide category of chewy candies comes in all kinds of flavors and shapes, and can get their bounce from a bunch of different ingredients. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind gummy candies, from baby to bear to bean and beyond.

Gummy Candy: A Mixed Bag

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Wasabi: Not Horsin' Around

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