<p>A crisp, sweet root with a long memory. This episode uncovers how jícama moved from Indigenous fields to global kitchens.</p>

A crisp, sweet root with a long memory. This episode uncovers how jícama moved from Indigenous fields to global kitchens.

#62 Jícama: sweet earth, crisp bite

Anthropology Bites is Carmen Vega-Reina’s vibrant podcast where food becomes a portal into culture, memory, and human connection. Each episode explores the history, symbolism, and personal stories behind everyday ingredients—from licorice root to shishito peppers—blending anthropology with storytelling in a friendly tone. It’s like sitting at the kitchen table or a coffee shop with a friend who sees the world in flavors and feelings.

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#62 Jícama: sweet earth, crisp bite

#62 Jícama: sweet earth, crisp bite