#52 Madroño: The strawberry tree from the Mediterranean
In today's episode we are going to travel to the Mediterranean area to find out about the so called Chinese strawberry tree...the madroño tree and fruit, a not so known delicacy
20 Feb 16min
#51 Vanilla: The orchid that travelled the world
A fragrant journey into the anthropology of vanilla, from its sacred origins with the Totonac people of Mexico to its entanglement with colonialism, global trade, and the delicate hand-pollination tha...
12 Feb 16min
#50 Okra: A pod of silk and slime
In this episode we will be talking about okra’s misunderstood textures, its global lineage, and the memories it stirs in kitchens around the world.
1 Feb 15min
#49 Radish, a global crunch
In this episode we will travel a crunchy, spicy journey into how one humble root became a cultural chameleon.
25 Jan 14min
#48 Eggplant, the velvet vegetable
From Mediterranean kitchens to family memories, we explore how one vegetable carries centuries of culture to even becoming a popular emoji.
13 Jan 16min
#47 Artichoke: Tough image, tender heart
A playful dive into the artichoke’s hidden heart, part food, part metaphor, part laughter. We peel back its layers to explore tenderness, resilience, and the joy found in simple things.
4 Jan 21min
#46 Cinnamon: From bark to brilliance
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of cinnamon and why this humble bark has shaped cuisines, cultures, and even economies. We explore its surprising health connections, its role in hi...
25 Dec 202517min
#45 Cacao: Bittersweet Histories and Global Rituals
In this episode of Anthropology Bites, we explore cacao’s bittersweet journey, from its sacred origins in Mesoamerican rituals to its transformation into a global commodity. Along the way, we uncover ...
15 Dec 202522min
