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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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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...

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. See...

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. See...

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. See...

These thin, crisp sandwich cookies with a chewy caramel center are a favorite snack of café patrons and endurance athletes alike. Anney and Lauren iron out the science and history of stroopwafels. See...

These golden yellow hand pies are a savory comfort food that’s traveled around the world. Anney and Lauren fill out the history and cultures behind Jamaican patties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayfinder invites you to indulge in the art of travel through story, sensation, and self-discovery. Hosted by Daniel Scheffler, veteran travel writer, this immersive new series ventures beyond guidebooks and itineraries...

This fragrant beverage combines (usually green) tea leaves with jasmine flowers just as they bloom. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of jasmine tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The seemingly humble garden pea has soil superpowers, caused a medieval craze, and drove Orson Welles to distraction. Come along with Anney and Lauren as they give world peas a chance in this classic episode. See...

This brand of candy – with crisp layers of peanut buttery toffee and a chocolatey coating – is almost as memorable for its marketing as it is its signature crunch. Anney and Lauren don’t fumble the science and history...

This Halloween tradition has many roots and can take many forms. Anney and Lauren dig into the tricky history and cultures behind trick-or-treating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The meat and tomalley from this large, squat crab are considered delicacies – partially because their populations are slightly mysterious. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of the Dungeness crab. See...

During spooky season, when the veil is thin, the undead may walk – and marketers run with it. Anney and Lauren present the creepy and the kooky of Halloween seasonal food and beverage marketing. See...

This seasonal staple was designed to be an easygoing addition to dishes both savory and sweet. Anney and Lauren cozy up to the history and botany behind butternut squash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This cheese made from stretched curds can be eaten young and tender or aged and sharp. Anney and Lauren melt over the science and history of provolone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite many changes in the beer industry since this episode originally published, India Pale Ales still rule the American craft beer market. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the colonial history and...

Cork is a component of tree bark that insulates the tree from the outside world – and those same properties make cork a near-perfect closure for containers holding liquids like wine. Anney and Lauren pop open the...

This treat associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival is the stuff of legends. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and many varieties of mooncakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This international brand of root beer, other sodas, and fast-food joints goes back over a century to a single root beer stand along a veterans’ parade route. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and cultures of A&W...

This category of casseroles encompasses both sweet and savory flavors and starches of many kinds, but it all comes down to comfort food. Anney and Lauren noodle about history and cultures behind kugel. See...

This delicate stone fruit packs a sunny flavor whether fresh or dried. Anney and Lauren jam on the botany and history behind apricots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This cured pork product is especially celebrated when the pigs it comes from feed free-range on acorns. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Iberian ham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This type of tea is flavored with bergamot for a bright brew, but its background is foggy. Anney and Lauren engage with the science and history of earl grey tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This children’s animated comedy/pop culture phenomenon follows the (mis)adventures of an extremely enthusiastic fry cook. Anney and Lauren dive into the fictional foods of SpongeBob SquarePants -- and some of their...