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America the Bountiful
Chiles in New Mexico
Season 1
Episode 104
Chiles, the backbone of Southwestern cuisine, are celebrated throughout the region. Through a colorful New Mexico road trip, we trace the history and current state of chiles from Santa Fe to Hatch and beyond. Capri is hosted by a multigenerational farm family both in the field and in the kitchen, stops by a roadside haunt that serves chiles in everything and helps judge a chiles tasting contest.
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