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Where do some of our favorite foods come from?

While the Greek gods may have partaken of their divine sustenance on high, let us explore the derivations of some of the dishes that we mere mortals enjoy here on Earth.

 A toasted sandwich
A toasted sandwich
(photo credit: Pixzolo Photography/Unsplash)
ByRUTH BELOFF
MARCH 31, 2022 13:12
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