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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.

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Jackfruit

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9975/jackfruit.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 17:18

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!

Tamarind

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9974/tamarind.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 15:52 | Recorded on September 2, 2020

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

Silkworm Pupae

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9383/silkworm-pupae.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 16:29 | Recorded on March 9, 2020

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!

Black Soldier Fly

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9334/black-soldier-fly.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 16:19 | Recorded on March 2, 2020

No meal is complete without maggots…

Mealworms

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9304/mealworms.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 10:58 | Recorded on February 24, 2020

Beetles…not just for breakfast anymore!

Crickets

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9259/crickets.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 21:00 | Recorded on February 19, 2020

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

Marsh Mallow

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9060/marsh-mallow.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 14:50 | Recorded on January 6, 2020

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

Durian

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9059/durian.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 17:05 | Recorded on December 30, 2019

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

Holly

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9057/holly.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 18:58 | Recorded on December 23, 2019

Don’t eat the berries! But the leaves….well, as long they’re from the proper holly they’re not bad at all!

Prickly Pear

https://gardens.charlotte.edu/podcast-player/9054/prickly-pear.mp3

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 19:03 | Recorded on December 16, 2019

A delicious snack once you get past the sharp bits!

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