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The Pineapple

May 27, 2026April 17, 2026 Lisa

I like pineapples, I like the way it tastes. It’s sweet, juicy and tangy all in one. Christopher Columbus, in 1493 made an early references to pineapples. It was in the Caribbean, during his second voyage there on Guadeloupe that… Read moreThe Pineapple

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Strange fruits in Switzerland

July 18, 2019April 4, 2026 Lisa

Believe me, there were a lot of things that I had never eaten before I came to Switzerland. Foods I didn’t even know existed. Not that all Americans are so food-dumb, I think it was just me. Here are two… Read moreStrange fruits in Switzerland

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