The Cultural Journey of Food

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between food and the environment, focusing on how factors like climate influence culinary practices. Speakers discuss their initiative, Omnivore, which seeks to illuminate the often-ignored stories behind food production and the global significance of commonly used ingredients like bananas, chili peppers, and coffee. By tracing these ingredients' cultural and historical journeys, they encourage listeners to appreciate the deeper narratives that shape our everyday meals.