Archive - Roots and Fruits

Fruit of the burning bush

The etymology of the blackberry, or bramble

Feb 25, 2022

6:39

A tale of two seeds

The related etymology of caraway and cumin

Feb 9, 2022

6:03

Chieftain of the leafy greens

The etymology of spinach

Feb 1, 2022

6:46

January 2022

Of swedes and seeds

Especially for Burns Night, the etymology of the 'neep'

Jan 22, 2022

5:18

For a handful of beans...

The etymology of an ancient climber

Jan 18, 2022

5:33

Soul of the herb-garden

The etymology of Thyme

Jan 16, 2022

6:20

The etymology of rosemary

Jan 12, 2022

4:31

Part II of the series 'Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme'

Jan 9, 2022

A podcast on parsley

The etymology of a favourite herb

Jan 4, 2022

4:48

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme

A bouquet garni of herbal histories - part I

Jan 3, 2022

December 2021

Ripe plums are falling

The etymology of a sweet oriental fruit

Dec 28, 2021

'What calls back the past like the rich pumpkin pie?'

The etymology of a Thanksgiving favourite

Dec 23, 2021

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