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Monthly Archives: September 2005

Kiwifruit

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

The kiwifruit (also known as the Chinese Gooseberry or, in the U.S., as just kiwi) is a tropical fruit that originated in China, appropriately enough, and was brought to New Zealand in the 20th Century. Its familiar name comes from its supposed resemblance to the cute national bird of NZ. It has hairy greenish skin, [...]

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Hamburger Dill Pickles

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

My wife, Denyse, loves pickles. Whether a whole pickle at the deli or these ‘hamburger dill chips’ that she likes to line her hot dog buns with, she’s a definite pickle fiend. Me, not so much. Actually: me, no way, no how. Apart from today, I’m not sure I know of any occasion in my life that I [...]

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