Out of the foods that we know and cherish today, how many do we actually know the origins of?

Take tamales for example - they are so important to Latin American gastronomy, especially in Mexico. But where did they come from? When were they first introduced to society?

Learn about the history and importance of this traditional food in this episode!

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