Root Words showcases stories of how food and agriculture connect us with our community and our landscape.
Root Words is a collaboration between Vermont Farmers Food Center, Shrewsbury Agricultural Education & Arts Foundation, Shrewsbury Historical Society, WEXP, and many other community members. The project is based in Rutland County, Vermont.
In this episode of Root Words, we’ll experience the culinary precision of a ballerina chef with Ana Araguas of Ana’s Empanadas.
Ana left home and moved from Buenos Aires to Brooklyn to dance ballet, and empanadas helped her find her feet, and her name, in her new neighborhood.
Over the years, Ana found balance for her family and her business on her new stage here in Vermont.
A farmers’ market brings together a constellation of flavors, fragrances, family traditions, and cultural practices. Each market is like a community festival with each vendor telling stories in their own unique way.
Ana’s mastery of technical elements and consistent dedication are that of a ballet dancer. Her form, execution, and artistry come through with each tray of empanadas she brings to market.
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This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell.
Special thanks to Ana Araguas.
To learn more find Ana’s Empanadas on Facebook or at the next Rutland Farmers’ Market.
Root Words is produced in the heart of Rutland County Vermont and is made possible by generous support from listeners like you. You can support Root Words by visiting us Online.
13 Oct 2025
Making the CuTX Barbecue
In this episode of Root Words, we’ll fire up the barbecue pit and get a taste of Texas with DeMetris Reed Jr. of Making the CuTX Barbecue.
DeMetris and his team create tender, succulent, and savory meats with smoke and patience, and help folks slow down and enjoy a morning at the market.
Join us next time as we connect with more market chefs on Root Words.
This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell.
Special thanks to DeMetris Reed Jr.
To learn more find Making the CUTX Barbecue online at www.makingthecutx.com and on Instagram @cutx_barbecue.
Root Words is produced in the heart of Rutland County Vermont and is made possible by generous support from listeners like you. You can support Root Words by visiting us Online
29 Sept 2025
Vermont Seoul Food
In this episode of Root Words, we’ll meet one of the longest established vendors of the Rutland market, Youngla Nam of Flavors of Asia - Vermont Seoul Food.
Youngla caters to vegans and meat eaters alike. While she takes inspiration from traditional Korean dishes, she also bucks convention. She has adapted through her life and she adapts her dishes to her customer’s needs.
Youngla left her tight-knit family in Seoul many years ago, and today she is a cornerstone of the market vendor family in Rutland.
Join us next time as we connect with more market chefs on Root Words.
This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell.
Special thanks to Youngla Nam.
To learn more, visit Youngla at the next Rutland Farmers’ Market.
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