<strong>Slip up: </strong>Ciabatta was originally called "ciabatta polesana," a "slipper" from the Italian area where it derived from.
Slip up: Ciabatta was originally called "ciabatta polesana," a "slipper" from the Italian area where it derived from.
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<strong>Pep up on a plate: </strong>Tiramisu means "pick me up," which its mix of sugar and caffeine does perfectly.
Pep up on a plate: Tiramisu means "pick me up," which its mix of sugar and caffeine does perfectly.
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<strong>Lightbulb moment: </strong>Chicken tikka masala is said to have been invented by a Glasgow restaurateur in the 1970s.
Lightbulb moment: Chicken tikka masala is said to have been invented by a Glasgow restaurateur in the 1970s.
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<strong>Shrinks with age: </strong>Cavendish bananas have replaced the once-ubiquitous <strong>"</strong>Big Mike" variety which, though larger and tastier, were hit by disease.
Shrinks with age: Cavendish bananas have replaced the once-ubiquitous "Big Mike" variety which, though larger and tastier, were hit by disease.
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<strong>Sliced and diced: </strong>Most baby carrots are chopped down versions of regular carrots.
Sliced and diced: Most baby carrots are chopped down versions of regular carrots.
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<strong>Instant classic: </strong>Taiwanese chef Peng Chang-kuei invented General Tso's Chicken in 1955.
Instant classic: Taiwanese chef Peng Chang-kuei invented General Tso's Chicken in 1955.
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<strong>Quick fix: </strong>Mexican chef Ignacio Anaya whipped up a plate of nachos for visitors in 1940.
Quick fix: Mexican chef Ignacio Anaya whipped up a plate of nachos for visitors in 1940.
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<strong>Shocker: </strong>Hawaiian pizza was invented, believe it or not, in Canada.
Shocker: Hawaiian pizza was invented, believe it or not, in Canada.
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<strong>Change is good: </strong>Spaghetti alla carbonara is a corruption of Italy's older <em>gricia </em>dish.
Change is good: Spaghetti alla carbonara is a corruption of Italy's older gricia dish.
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<strong>Given away: </strong>Ruth Wakefield sold her chocolate chip cookie recipe to Nestlé for just $1.
Given away: Ruth Wakefield sold her chocolate chip cookie recipe to Nestlé for just $1.
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