The Plants We Eat

The Plants We Eat

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The Plants We Eat episodes

  • Pineapple
    With many flowers that fuse to become a single fruit, this South American native is a truly unique plant.
    24 min
  • Hops
    If you like your beer hoppy then you’ve got to know this little gem of a flower!
    24 min
  • Capers
    Not daring robberies or clever thefts, capers are little pickled….no wait, that would be telling! Listen to the podcast and find out. And if you have exciting plant ideas for our next season of The Plants We Eat then e-mail me at [email protected]
    13 min
  • Saffron
    This is the most expensive spice in the world. Who would have thought it would have such a huge following in central Pennsylvania?
    20 min
  • Vanilla
    The title says vanilla, but you can’t discuss vanilla without discussing the 12 year old orphaned slave who made vanilla production possible.
    31 min
  • Peach
    Despite the term “Georgia Peach” the peach isn’t really a southern crop naturally, it became one out of necessity.
    20 min

About The Plants We Eat

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About The Plants We Eat: From apples and artichokes to digitalis and peyote, our world is full of amazing plants that we interact with on a daily basis. This greenery can sustain us, intoxicate us, cure us of disease, and even kill us. Join us as we investigate the surprising history, biology, and culture behind The Plants We Eat.