The Ancient History of Potato in the Andes

Hello and welcome back to another culinary adventure my curious and hungry archaeogastronomers!

How, when and why the first potatoes were domesticated? Who were the people who did it?

The tough, inhospitable terrain, the extreme climate and the improbably high altitude plateau of the Andean altiplano is the home of the potato. A tuber that was a staple of the diet of the Andean people for thousands of years; then went not only to conquer the world, but be the friend of peasants, farmers, poor people too and save millions from starvation around the world! How did that come about? And what was the genius systems of the Incas that helped grow this amazingly tasty and nutritious food?

Let's find out on today's epic adventure!

Recommendations for the week:

The Puratos Sourdough Library

https://www.questforsourdough.com/puratos-library

People | Planet | Food, a Scigest podcast series exploring the intersection of sustainability, agriculture, and our global food system.

https://www.plantandfood.com/en-nz/people-planet-food

Cradle of Gold:

The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu Picchu

https://www.christopherheaney.net/cradle-of-gold/description

Enjoy!

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