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i will always love yuca: tropical roots feat. Brandon Ruiz

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Hey hey bbs!

We have the final episode of the Tropical Roots Series and a special guest Brandon Ruiz of Yucayeke farms (aka the Yuca King & expert). We are discussing Yuca, a food root, a brief history and its uses as a food in various places in the world. It was such a treat to have Brandon here with us and so grateful for all of his expertise.

It’s time for some ceremonial grade matcha, with 15g of honey and whatever milk you like… we like lactose free half and half! Take yourself on a walk, and enjoy the episode!

Topics Discussed:

  • Brandon Ruiz @yucayekefarms 
  • Cassava/Yuca/Maniac/Tapioca (Manihot esculenta)
  • (plant) Yucca Plant native to the Americas (Yucca filamentosa)
  • (herb) lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis)
  • (herb) guinea hen weed (Petiveria alliacea)
  • (herb) poleo (Mentha pulegium)
  • (plant) guáyiga (Zamia pumila)
  • Yúcahu (zemi or the masculine spirit of fertility in Taíno mythology)
  • (prepared food) Cassabe
  • Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis)
  • Yuca Foods: Yuca fries, fufu, boiled yuca, pão de queijo, boba, tapioca pudding

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