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Season Nine of fifteen

Farmers Market Finds

Season 9 of Fruit and Vegetable Talk celebrates fresh produce commonly found at farmers markets and roadside stands. From sweet fruits to hearty vegetables, listeners will discover the stories, traditions, and flavors behind some beloved market favorites.

The 10 episodes

  1. description for amiyah: a long cylindrical cucumber with smooth dark green skin dotted with faint pale bumps, cool and waxy with a slightly ridged surface.

    Season Nine, episode one. Cucumber Conversations

    Explore the refreshing world of cucumbers and discover why they have been cultivated for thousands of years.

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  2. description for amiyah: a butternut squash shaped like a long pale tan bell, with a slim neck swelling into a round bulb at the bottom, smooth and matte.

    Season Nine, episode two. Butternut Squash Bash

    Discover the history of butternut squash and learn why this sweet, nutty winter squash has become a favorite ingredient in soups, casseroles, and seasonal dishes around the world.

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  3. description for amiyah: a round honeydew melon with smooth pale creamy green rind, faintly waxy and even, hinting at sweet juicy green flesh inside.

    Season Nine, episode three. Honeydew Highlights

    Discover the sweet story behind honeydew melons and their popularity around the world.

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  4. description for amiyah: a slim curved chili pepper with glossy fiery red skin tapering to a pointed tip, topped by a small green stem, shiny and sharp looking.

    Season Nine, episode four. Chili Pepper Chat

    Uncover the fiery history of chili peppers and how they revolutionized cuisines across continents.

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  5. description for amiyah: a round jicama with thin papery tan skin over a flattened bulb shape, marked with faint vertical lines, hiding crisp white flesh inside.

    Season Nine, episode five. Jicama Journey

    Explore the origins of jicama and uncover why this crunchy root vegetable is beloved for its refreshing flavor and versatility in cuisines from Mexico and beyond.

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  6. description for amiyah: a large plantain with thick angular skin in green tinged gold, longer and squarer than a banana, with blunt ridged ends.

    Season Nine, episode six. Plantain Perspectives

    Explore the fascinating differences between bananas and plantains and their importance in global cuisine.

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  7. description for amiyah: a bunch of collard greens with broad smooth flat dark green leaves and pale sturdy stems, large and fan like with a leathery sheen.

    Season Nine, episode seven. Collard Green Chronicles

    Discover the rich history of collard greens and their place in traditional cooking.

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  8. description for amiyah: a bunch of cilantro with slender stems and delicate fan shaped bright green leaves with scalloped edges, feathery and fresh.

    Season Nine, episode eight. Cilantro Secrets

    Learn why cilantro is one of the most loved, and debated, herbs in the world.

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  9. description for amiyah: a bunch of curly parsley with tightly ruffled deep green leaves crowded on slim stems, dense and frilly like tiny ferns.

    Season Nine, episode nine. Parsley Parade

    Explore the history and culinary uses of parsley, one of the world's most versatile herbs.

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  10. description for amiyah: a small slim shallot wrapped in coppery rose papery skin with thin glossy layers, tapering to a dried root tuft and a wisp of dry stem.

    Season Nine, episode ten. Shallot Showcase

    Take a closer look at shallots and learn how these flavorful relatives of onions became kitchen staples.

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