Sabor vs. Sazón: What Your Food Says About Your Identity

What is the difference between flavor and identity? In this episode of Global Roots Rambles, host Dennis Arvizu breaks down two powerful concepts: Sabor and Sazón.Learn why Arvizu defines sabor as our ancestral roots—the deep, foundational flavors of our culture. Then, discover how sazón is the unique "remix" we create—the seasoning of our individual journey, defiance, and personality. Arvizu argues that understanding this difference helps us reclaim the memory and symbolism in our food, defining our own Spanglish culture.Key Takeaways: (01:15) What Is the Cultural Significance of Corn?(03:57) What Is the Difference Between Sabor and Sazón?(04:05) How Does Food Reflect Our Identity and Personal Journey?(05:40) How Can We Reclaim the Sacredness of Our Food?

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Global Roots Rambles': Spanglish Culture y Comida Sustentable is a bilingual podcast (English-Spanish) where food, identity, and sustainability intersect. Hosted by Dennis Arvizu, this Latinx podcast combines Spanglish storytelling, ancestral wisdom, and food justice to explore how eating habits shape culture, climate, and community. For biculturales, first-gen, and anyone ‘ni de aquí ni de allá, each episode offers real talk, recipes, and resistance, inviting you to reclaim your roots and join a movement for sustainable eating and cultural preservation.