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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.
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.
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Ana's Empanadas
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
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

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