Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Guest Host: Frank Stasio
Once called "the nectar of the gods," vanilla beans were taxed by the Aztecs and considered an aphrodisiac by the Spaniards. Today, it shows up in everything from desserts to medications. We look at the history of Vanilla — a unique fruit from a flowering orchid.
Guests
- Patricia Rain Culinary historian; founder of The Vanilla.COMpany; and author of "Vanilla: The Cultural History of the World's Favorite Flavor and Fragrance" (Tarcher/Penguin)
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