Listener Mail VIII: The Last Inbox

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Listener Mail VIII: The Last Inbox

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Oct 8, 2021

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We return once again to stories from you, dear listeners! From pierogis and prosciutto to blueberries and burgers (both Bob’s and beyond), Anney and Lauren dive into the inbox -- and it will not be the last.
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Oct 8, 2021

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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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Listener Mail VIII: The Last Inbox

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