Satsumas

The satsuma mandarin originated in China. Satsumas are named for Satsuma province at the very southwest tip of Japan where they were first exported to the west. Satsumas were first…

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Cardamom

Cardamom is considered to be one of the oldest used spices in the world.  It was thought to be used as far back as 4000 years by the ancient Egyptians…

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Rutabagas

The rutabaga resembles a large purple and yellow turnip and is sometimes called a Swedish turnip. This root vegetable was probably first cultivated in Russia, Finland or Scandinavia in the…

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