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Season Eight of fifteen

Tropical Treasures

Season 8 of Fruit and Vegetable Talk takes listeners on a journey to warm climates and exotic flavors. From juicy tropical fruits to unique vegetables enjoyed around the world, this season celebrates colorful produce that brings a taste of paradise to the table.

The 10 episodes

  1. description for amiyah: a small round lychee with a bumpy rough rosy red rind that cracks to reveal glistening translucent white flesh inside.

    Season Eight, episode one. Lychee Legends

    Discover the history of lychees and why this sweet, fragrant fruit has been treasured in Asia for centuries.

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  2. description for amiyah: a huge oval jackfruit with knobby spiky pale green to gold skin covered in blunt points, enormous and heavy looking.

    Season Eight, episode two. Jackfruit Journey

    Explore the world's largest tree fruit and learn how jackfruit is used in both sweet and savory dishes.

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  3. description for amiyah: a slim conical bamboo shoot wrapped in overlapping pale tan sheaths that taper to a pointed tip, ringed and papery on the outside.

    Season Eight, episode three. Bamboo Shoot Bonanza

    Take a closer look at bamboo shoots and their importance in Asian cuisines and traditions.

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  4. description for amiyah: a knobby tamarind pod with a brittle cinnamon brown shell, curved and lumpy where the sticky sweet sour pulp swells around the seeds inside.

    Season Eight, episode four. Tamarind Tales

    Learn about the tangy flavor of tamarind and its role in dishes from around the world.

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  5. description for amiyah: a large oval durian armored in sharp green gold spikes covering its thick husk, formidable and heavy with a famously bold aroma.

    Season Eight, episode five. Durian Discoveries

    Uncover the story behind the King of Fruits and why people either love it or avoid it.

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  6. description for amiyah: a long cassava root with rough bark like brown skin, cylindrical and tapering, hiding starchy bright white flesh beneath.

    Season Eight, episode six. Cassava Chronicles

    Explore the history of cassava and how this root vegetable feeds millions of people worldwide.

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  7. description for amiyah: a round mangosteen with a thick deep purple rind and a small green flower cap on top, smooth and firm over snowy white segments inside.

    Season Eight, episode seven. Mangosteen Mysteries

    Discover why mangosteen is often called the Queen of Fruits and learn about its unique flavor.

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  8. description for amiyah: a round breadfruit with bumpy pale green skin patterned in small hexagons, large and heavy with a short stubby stem on top.

    Season Eight, episode eight. Breadfruit Breakdown

    Learn about the history of breadfruit and how it became an important food source in tropical regions.

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  9. description for amiyah: a sprig of watercress with slim trailing stems strung with small rounded glossy green leaves, delicate and crisp looking.

    Season Eight, episode nine. Watercress Wonders

    Dive into the history of watercress and why this leafy green has been enjoyed since ancient times.

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  10. description for amiyah: a large oval soursop with soft green skin covered in tiny curved spines, lumpy and heavy, hiding creamy white pulp within.

    Season Eight, episode ten. Soursop Stories

    Explore the tropical origins of soursop and the many ways this fruit is enjoyed around the world.

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