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Marinated ancient tomatoes

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Supermarket shelves are dominated by uniform, flawless red orbs. Ancient tomatoes, also known as heirloom tomatoes, stand out as living relics of…
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Celery and tomato salad

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Celery often gets relegated to the role of a diet food: crunchy, watery, and overlooked. But what if I told you this…
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Pinzimonio

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Pinzimonio is more a ritual than a snack or an aperitif. When I was a child, I remember my dad making pinzimonio…
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Pear and walnut salad

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As a popular Italian saying goes, “The farmer doesn’t want anyone to know how good cheese and pears are.” There’s a good…
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Parsley and lemon sauce

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If you have a bunch of fresh parsley that you need to use quickly, this simple sauce will save your parsley and…
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A taste of the French Pyrenees

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The French Pyrenees are a land of peaks and valleys, with a culinary tradition drawing from the mountains. Nestled between France and…
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Blackberry frozen yogurt

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There’s something magical about the deep, jammy sweetness of blackberries, especially when swirled into creamy, tangy frozen yogurt. Blackberry frozen yogurt is…

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Kale, from tradition to superfood

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Kale, a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family, has evolved from a humble staple in traditional cuisines to a superfood celebrated…
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Jackfruit, the king of plant-based comfort food

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Jackfruit is tropical fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia, that has become a favourite in vegan and vegetarian kitchens because of…
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Cassonade, the rustic soul of French sweetness

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In the pantheon of French ingredients, cassonade—a coarse, unrefined brown sugar—shows the country’s love for artisanal simplicity and regional diversity. Unlike its…
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Nettles, much more than a weed

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One of the joys of moving to the French countryside has been the daily walks along the quiet, winding roads that crisscross…
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Seaweed, the secret ingredient from the sea

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Seaweed is no longer just a staple of coastal communities: it’s a global culinary trend. From the umami-rich broths of Japan to…
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Harissa paste

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Harissa is a vibrant, spicy chili paste that originated in Tunisia but has become a staple across North Africa, from Morocco to…