S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered America

S1 E11: How Mexican Food Conquered AmericaConstant Wonder • Season 1, Episode 11

Dec 28, 2021 • 53m

From "chili queens" to the founder of Taco Bell to the invention of Doritos, how America embraced Mexican food. Guests: Gustavo Arellano, author of "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America" Paul W. Bosland, Professor of Horticulture and Director of Chile Pepper Institute, New Mexico State University

Episode Segments

How Mexican Food Conquered AmericaDec 28, 202129mThe bizarre stories of how Mexican food found its way into American mouths and captured our hearts.

The bizarre stories of how Mexican food found its way into American mouths and captured our hearts.

Why Do You Enjoy Food That Sets Your Mouth on Fire?Dec 28, 202124mChile peppers are a staple in many cuisines, but some people really can’t tolerate them at all. Why is that?

Chile peppers are a staple in many cuisines, but some people really can’t tolerate them at all. Why is that?