Food in Latin American History
Imagine sipping on a cup of rich, aromatic coffee—a drink that originated in Ethiopia and has since woven itself into the fabric of daily life in Costa Rica and around the world. Or consider how chocolate, which began as a bitter concoction cherished by ancient Mesoamericans, has transformed into a universally beloved treat. Have you ever thought about why tomatoes, native to South America became a key ingredient in Italian cuisine? And how did gallo pinto, a dish that perfectly embodies Costa Rican cuisine, come to rely on ingredients like rice, which originated in China?