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Gifts From America's Garden

Six foodstuffs that first appeared in the Americas and which have changed the world's diet

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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Chocolate
The history of chocolate and its worldwide popularity
09 Sep 1999,13 mins
Potatoes
The story of the potato, one of the world's four staple crops
14 Sep 1999,13 mins
Chilli Peppers
The story of the chilli pepper, a favourite flavouring throughout the world
17 Sep 1999,13 mins
Tomatoes
The story of tomatoes, found all over the world but originating in Central America
22 Sep 1999,13 mins
Maize
The story of the crop maize and its role in the history of the Americas
24 Sep 1999,13 mins
Peanuts
The story of peanuts, which have 'the true smell of the earth' and are eaten everywhere
22 Oct 1999,13 mins