The Plants We Eat

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The Plants We Eat

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.

  1. 15/09/2020

    Jackfruit

    I know, it doesn’t sound tasty at all, but if you’re a vegetarian looking for BBQ then this big guy is about as good as it gets!

    17 min

  2. 01/09/2020

    Tamarind

    It’s great to be back! Let’s start with a sticky little (okay, big) legume with a big flavor profile!

    16 min

  3. 09/03/2020

    Silkworm Pupae

    Cows provide us with leather and meat, but use a lot of grass, grain, and water. Silkworms provide us with silk and silkworm pupae, and all it costs are a few mulberry leaves!

    16 min

  4. 02/03/2020

    Black Soldier Fly

    No meal is complete without maggots…

    16 min

  5. 24/02/2020

    Mealworms

    Beetles…not just for breakfast anymore!

    11 min

  6. 19/02/2020

    Crickets

    The first in a short series that we’re calling The Bugs We Eat. Sure it seems gross, but they’re actually pretty good!

    21 min

  7. 06/01/2020

    Marsh Mallow

    Yes, Marsh Mallows are a real thing — and no, those fluffy white clouds you are placing into your hot cocoa are not real marshmallows.

    15 min

  8. 30/12/2019

    Durian

    How did it take us so long to get to The King of Fruits?

    17 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Botanical Gardens
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Botanical Gardens
  • Show Website
    The Plants We Eat

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