Food
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Where did the potato come from? Tomatoes, 9 million years ago, apparently.
Aug 22, 2025 7:15 am - Researchers say the modern-day potato evolved from hybridization of the ancestors of tomato plants and another potato-like plant, known as etuberosum, in South America up to 9 million years ago.
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Sweet corn to share: Salad with ‘creamy’ vinaigrette the perfect side dish for late-summer gatheringsAug 20, 2025 5:22 am - Fresh sweet corn is one of the best things about summer, but it’s hard to bring as a side dish. That’s where this chopped vegetable salad with a “creamy” (but dairy-free) corn vinaigrette comes in.
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Trader Joe’s wines are sneaky good. Here are 9 budget bottles to try.
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How to make cold-brew coffee at home, no special tools required
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks
Aug 19, 2025 4:30 am - So, what is the difference between a milkshake, a malt, a frappe or maybe even a concrete? Geography, tradition and local lingo all play a role in how frozen drinks are made and what they’re called.
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Jerk chicken skewers bring spice, heat and smoke in every bite
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Fresh, fast and flavor-packed: A Tex-Mex trio to save the dayAug 13, 2025 6:32 am - If you’re looking to shake up your dinner routine without spending hours in the kitchen, this Tex-Mex inspired lineup is here to save the day (and your taste buds).
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Bacon gives sweet corn a Southern sensibilityAug 13, 2025 6:00 am - Thoughts of Illinois sweet corn inspired Don Mauer to put his own spin on this side dish from Millie Peartree using ingredients he already had on hand.
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Watermelon coconut ice is a no-cook, no-added-sugar treat
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A Parmesan crust gives this tomato grilled cheese a flavor boost