<p>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.</p>

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.

Okra: A pod of silk and slime

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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