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Season Eleven of fifteen

Roots and Shoots

Season 11 celebrates underground treasures and aromatic herbs that have shaped cuisines throughout history. From colorful roots to fragrant leaves, listeners will discover the stories behind some of nature's most versatile and flavorful plants.

The 10 episodes

  1. description for amiyah: a pale creamy lotus root, a long chain of plump segments that reveal a lacy ring of round holes when sliced, smooth on the outside and crisp within.

    Season Eleven, episode one. Lotus Root Lovin'

    Discover the lacy, crunchy lotus root and learn how this striking water plant became a treasured ingredient across Asia.

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  2. description for amiyah: a round hearty rutabaga with pale gold skin blushed in dusky purple at the crown, firm and heavy with sweet creamy flesh inside.

    Season Eleven, episode two. Rutabaga Roundtable

    Explore the hearty rutabaga, a sweet and earthy root that has warmed tables through many cold seasons.

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  3. description for amiyah: a long smooth daikon radish, ivory white and cylindrical with a glossy skin and a leafy green top, crisp and peppery.

    Season Eleven, episode three. Daikon Discoveries

    Take a closer look at daikon, the long white radish that adds a crisp, peppery bite to dishes around the world.

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  4. description for amiyah: a curious pale green kohlrabi bulb with slender stems shooting out all around like little antennae, smooth skinned and crisp like a sweet cabbage.

    Season Eleven, episode four. Kohlrabi Kingdom

    Learn about kohlrabi, the curious bulb that tastes like a mild, sweet cousin of broccoli and cabbage.

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  5. description for amiyah: a rugged brown taro root ringed with rough hairy bands, barrel shaped and earthy, hiding starchy speckled flesh inside.

    Season Eleven, episode five. Taro Time

    Journey into the world of taro, a starchy root that has fed island and tropical communities for centuries.

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  6. description for amiyah: a knobby pale horseradish root, long and gnarled with rough tan skin, hiding a fiery sharp white interior.

    Season Eleven, episode six. Horseradish Highlights

    Uncover the fiery kick of horseradish and how this powerful root became a beloved condiment.

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  7. description for amiyah: a delicate sprig of tarragon with slender deep green leaves running along a thin stem, soft and fragrant with a gentle licorice scent.

    Season Eleven, episode seven. Tarragon Tales

    Explore tarragon, the elegant herb with a gentle licorice note that shines in classic French cooking.

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  8. description for amiyah: a slim bundle of bright green chives, tall hollow grassy shoots gathered together, fresh and tender with a mild oniony aroma.

    Season Eleven, episode eight. Chive Chat

    Discover chives, the slender green shoots that add a mild oniony freshness to so many dishes.

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  9. description for amiyah: a pale green lemongrass stalk, long and woody at the base fading to soft green blades, fibrous and fragrant with a bright citrus scent.

    Season Eleven, episode nine. Lemongrass Luxury

    Dive into lemongrass, the fragrant stalk that brings bright citrus aroma to soups and teas.

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  10. description for amiyah: a soft sprig of sage with velvety silver green oval leaves, gently fuzzy and pebbled in texture, warm and savory in aroma.

    Season Eleven, episode ten. Sage Wisdom

    Learn about sage, the soft silvery herb treasured for its warm, savory flavor and long history.

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