#63 Baru: The nut that survived the fire
The baru nut is suddenly everywhere but its story began centuries ago in the fire‑scarred savannas of Brazil. In this episode, we uncover its origins, cultural meaning, and why the world is finally pa...
7 Juni 15min
#62 Jícama: sweet earth, crisp bite
A crisp, sweet root with a long memory. This episode uncovers how jícama moved from Indigenous fields to global kitchens.
3 Juni 15min
#61 Chufa: The ancient root behind horchata
Tiny root, long journey. Chufa travels from ancient deserts to modern horchata, carrying sweetness, memory, and culture.
19 Maj 28min
#60 Jacuticaba: The ephemeral fruit
A tiny fruit with a strange kind of magic, jabuticaba grows directly on the skin of the tree, turning trunks into constellations of deep purple. In this episode, we explore its fleeting sweetness, its...
10 Maj 17min
#59 Sugar: From cane to candy
Brief, warm, Carmen‑style description: A quick dive into how sugar shaped our bodies, our cravings, and entire empires , from ancient sweetness to modern excess, and why this tiny crystal still rules ...
2 Maj 17min
#58 Lentils or the architecture of care
A tiny seed with a long memory, the lentil carries stories of migration, survival, and the quiet architecture of home. In this episode, we trace how a humble legume shaped kitchens, cultures, and the ...
27 Apr 23min
#57 Mango: from Monsoon kingdoms to modern markets
A quick, juicy dive into the mango’s wild journey, from royal courts to street carts, and why this sweet troublemaker has conquered taste buds across continents.
18 Apr 16min
#56 Pine nuts: From cones to culture
A tiny seed with a long memory, pine nuts carry stories of forests, migration, and family kitchens. This episode uncovers how something so small can hold tradition, labor, and the quiet beauty of tast...
11 Apr 17min
