In part one, Eva and Maite explore the peanut’s journey through Latin America, from its origins in Indigenous food traditions in South America to its spread into Mexico, the Caribbean, and eventually Asia and Africa. The tiny but mighty peanut became a key ingredient in local dishes wherever it landed, finally making its way to the American South and sparking a national obsession: peanut butter. Along the way, they talk Mexican snacks like crunchy Japanese peanuts and mazapán, and Maite is on a mission to convince Eva to become a full-on peanut lover.

In part one, Eva and Maite explore the peanut&rsquo;s journey through Latin America, from its origins in Indigenous food traditions in South America to its spread into Mexico, the Caribbean, and eventually Asia and Africa.&nbsp;The tiny but mighty peanut became a key ingredient in local dishes wherever it landed, finally making its way to the American South and sparking a national obsession: peanut butter. Along the way, they talk Mexican snacks like crunchy Japanese peanuts and mazap&aacute;n, and Maite is on a mission to convince Eva to become a full-on peanut lover.

Taste buds, Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejon, take a bite out of the most delicious food and its history. Every episode includes - family stories from Eva and Maite, fascinating facts on the yummiest ingredients from their culture, interviews with food enthusiasts, chefs, and historians plus on-location episodes that bring you closer to the hidden history of your favorite foods. Oh, and these's lots of taste testing, drink making, and recipes for you to try at home.

Listen to Hungry for History every Thursday and learn more about the dishes and drinks you grew up enjoying while discovering the origins of new favs too.

Taste buds, Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejon, take a bite out of the most delicious food and its history. Every episode includes - family stories from Eva and Maite, fascinating facts on the yummiest ingredients from their culture, interviews with food enthusiasts, chefs, and historians plus on-location episodes that bring you closer to the hidden history of your favorite foods. Oh, and these's lots of taste testing, drink making, and recipes for you to try at home.
Listen to Hungry for History every Thursday and learn more about the dishes and drinks you grew up enjoying while discovering the origins of new favs too.

Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

Nutty for Peanuts, Part One: Roots and Routes

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