
Two books trace the social and historical impacts of food
NPR's Book of the Day
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Exploring the deep historical roots and cultural significance of chili peppers in Mesoamerica and Mexican cuisine, as depicted in 'The Poetics of Fire Metaphors of Chili Eating in the Borderlands'. This chapter delves into how chili peppers play a pivotal role in connecting Latino and Chicano communities through shared cultural histories.
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