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Foods that are not what they seem


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I also had a hard time understanding what panzanella was before my chef buddy made one for me.

Before he showed me what it was, in my mind I would hear and see this.....

panzilla.jpg

And "panzarotti" is...?

Sandy Smith, Exile on Oxford Circle, Philadelphia

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Having caught, killed (tougher than you'd think), cleaned (again ....), and cooked a turtle, I can see where Mock Turtle Soup might be a good idea, but having grown, picked, peeled cored and cooked apples, I can't see how Mock Apple Pie makes any sense?

SB :huh:

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Coming soon to a theater near you: "Gorgonzola vs. Panzarella" -- you'll cringe as these two titans stomp Italy flat in their quest to determine whose marinara is the beast, er, best!

Sandy Smith, Exile on Oxford Circle, Philadelphia

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Having caught, killed (tougher than you'd think), cleaned (again ....), and cooked a turtle, I can see where Mock Turtle Soup might be a good idea, but having grown, picked, peeled cored and cooked apples, I can't see how Mock Apple Pie makes any sense?

SB  :huh:

You would if it was the middle of a Minnesota (wherever) winter, you had snow up to the roof of the cabin and the family wanted apple pie! :laugh:

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