Chard

Chard is a cold tolerant biennial, native to southern European coasts and North Africa.  It is believed to have developed from a form of wild coastal beet thousands of years…

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Pineapple

Pineapple originated in tropical South America in the area around southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.  It was first domesticated there by the indigenous people as far back as 10,000…

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Empanadas de Pina

I am currently in Costa Rica teaching a nutrition class as professor in residence at the new Samford campus, (Finca de Samford). Our class made these Empanadas de Fruta last…

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