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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book,?National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the ¡°correct¡± way to make pot-au-feu in France to?looking at the ¡°pizza effect¡± and the role of borsch in her family¡¯s history. She shares her mom¡¯s recipe for Super-Quick Vegetarian Borsch. Then we get into what may be the Argentinian National drink ¨C?mate?with Mate & Co.¡¯s sommelier, Tom¨¢s Mart¨ªn Sanchez. He explains the production process, its unique flavor, and the community it brings together with its communal drinking ritual.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

• August 4, 2023 (originally aired)

• August 2, 2024 (rebroadcast)

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