Pies around the world — sweet and savory pastries to celebrate Pi Day
Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...
Irish Examiner on MSN2d
Hiss-tory rewritten: Ireland’s growing fascination with snakes
Historically, snakes have gotten a bad rap, but there’s a lot to love about these fascinating creatures, writes Jonathan ...
Caribbean hidden gems: Find secluded beaches, lush rainforests and rich culture in these less-explored islands
Head off the beaten path and uncover the secret Caribbean charms of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Curaçao and Grenada ...
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These 10 Ingredients Were Once Banned In The US, But Not Anymore
The United States has a long history of banning foods and drinks for various reasons. These once-banned ingredients are once again available in the US.
The Advocate1d
Grafting 101: Behind the scenes of your fruit tree’s journey and why process is important
That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans. Some ...
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Tree that can grow 40 types of fruit — from cherries to peaches — takes root at Temple's art school
Artist Sam Van Aken fuses heirloom trees through a horticultural process known as grafting. He then plants them around the ...
Why planting a seed-grown apple tree won’t develop sweet fruit
The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...
The Manhattan Mercury3d
Colombia's 'Lord of the Fruit' fighting for native species
Bent over his cellphone on the terrace of his Bogota apartment, Colombia's "Lord of the Fruit" describes the flavors, ...