Anthropology Bites
By Carmen Vega-Reina
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Episodes: 62
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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
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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#61 Chufa: The ancient root behind horchata
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May 19, 2026 |
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#60 Jacuticaba: The ephemeral fruit
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May 10, 2026 |
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#59 Sugar: From cane to candy
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May 02, 2026 |
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#58 Lentils or the architecture of care
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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#57 Mango: from Monsoon kingdoms to modern markets
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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#56 Pine nuts: From cones to culture
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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#55 Matcha: From monks to modern times
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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#54 Ube: the Filipino purple sweetness
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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#53 Chirimoya: Sweetness from the Andes
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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#52 Madroño: The strawberry tree from the Mediterranean
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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#51 Vanilla: The orchid that travelled the world
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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#50 Okra: A pod of silk and slime
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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#49 Radish, a global crunch
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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#48 Eggplant, the velvet vegetable
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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#47 Artichoke: Tough image, tender heart
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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#46 Cinnamon: From bark to brilliance
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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#45 Cacao: Bittersweet Histories and Global Rituals
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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#44 Corn: Sacred Grain, Global Commodity
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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#43 Grapes: Wine, wealth, and worship
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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#42 The prickly pear from Mexico to the Mediterranean
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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#41 The Cultured Pear: From Orchard to Offering
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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#40 Crunch, Cure, Culture: The Celery Chronicles
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#39 Bog to Bottle: The memory of cranberries
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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#38 Ashwaghanda, the wellness root
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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#37 Pumpkin and the color of Fall
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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#36 Chestnuts: The taste of October
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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#35 Sour Sunshine: Rituals of the Star Fruit
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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#34 Ginger, rooted in spice
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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#33 Round, Resilient, Sacred: The Garbanzo Across Cultures
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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#32 Tonka: The Aromatic Whisper of the Amazon
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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#31 Apple: Temptation wrapped in skin
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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#30 Lettuce: Fresh and tender since the ancient Egypt
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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#29 Rooibos, the earthy tea from South Africa
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#28 Guava: Sweet enough to heal
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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#27 Onions: Tears packed with flavor
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#26 Lavender: From the Mediterranean to the world
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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#25 Apricots: Sweet with a pit
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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#24 Marula: Roots, rituals, radiance
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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#23 Watermelon: From Pharaohs to Festivals
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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#22 Argan oil, the elixir of the desert
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May 31, 2025 |
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#21 Licorice root, a sweet and salty obsession
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May 24, 2025 |
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#20 Sizzling shishitos
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May 13, 2025 |
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#19 Orange, the fruit that gave name to a color
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May 06, 2025 |
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#18 Cool as a cucumber
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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#17 Honey, the liquid gold of the gods
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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#16 Sweet Strawberry dreams
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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#15 Asparagus, the green of the royals
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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#14 Taro: The violet powerhouse
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#13 Peanuts Unwrapped: Legume Secrets
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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#12 Beets and the roots awakening
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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#11 Calçots and conversations: A flavorful journey
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#10 Avocado vibrant vibes
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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#9 Pineapple, the taste of paradise
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#8 Saffron, the golden spice
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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#7 The tantalizing passion fruit
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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#6 Cassava, tapioca, and the boba pearls
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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#5 Figs, the sweet flower-filled heart
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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#4 Pistachio, the emerald enchantress
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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#3 Lemon, the citrus sovereign
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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#2 Garlic, the pungeant provocateur
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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#1 Olives and childhood memories
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Aug 21, 2024 |