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Finding a story worth your time.
Finding a story worth your time.
Jose kicks off his journey in north-west Mexico, where he checks out Tijuana, the salt flats of El Salar de San Felipe, and the bustling city of Ensenada to learn the history of the usage of salt, California chilli, and mesquite smoke.
22 minJose's trip through Mexico continues as he explores Altiplano, Mexico City, and Puebla, searching for the three most popular spices of the region: epazote, cinnamon, and ancho chilli.
21 minJose concludes the first leg of his journey in Oaxaca, a city with a unique culture and tradition. He learns about spices including coastal red chilli, corn ashes, and hoja santa.
22 minJose heads into the centre of the Mayan world, Guatemala. He is immersed in Guatemalan culture in Guatemala City and Antigua, and explores local popular spices including cardamom, chipilin, and cacao.
22 minJose heads to Panama, where he hears about the history of the Panama Canal, and learns about three unique spices of the region: aji chombo, Panamanian coriander, and turmeric.
20 minJose heads to the Caribbean region of Colombia, where he explores Barranquilla and Cartagena, and learns about three important spices and herbs of the region: allspice, bleo, and aji dulce.
22 minJose travels to the coffee belt of Colombia, where he learns about the significance of poleo herb, coffee and pipilongo.
19 minJose travels to Ecuador, where he learns about spices, including cumin, achiote and aji jaipia and how they are used in the distinct cuisine of the country.
20 minJose travels to Ecuador, where he learns about spices, including cumin, achiote and aji jaipia and how they are used in the distinct cuisine of the country.
21 minJose continues his trip across Peru, learning how spices including huacatay, aji rocoto, and cocoa leaf are used in Peruvian cuisine.
19 minJose heads to Chile, where he learns about the significance of basil, pinon araucano, and aji cacho de cabre in Chilean cuisine.
21 minJosé finishes his trip across Latin America in Argentina, learning about the distinct ways in which paprika, black pepper, and oregano are used in Argentinian cuisine.
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