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A plate of sliced cucumbers arranged in a smiley face, moisten with crème fraiche and topped with dill

On My Plate: Cucumbers

Cucumbers were brought to Haiti by Columbus in 1494, and were later embraced by Native Americans
James Rubenstein May 31, 2025
A plate of fried okra seen from above

Okra plays essential role in recipes in multiple cultures

From India to the Deep South to southwest Ohio, okra has found its way into recipes everywhere.
James Rubenstein Sep 21, 2024

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