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A bad week for buffalo mozzarella
China is the latest to ban imports, citing dioxin concerns. But how did the seventh century barbarian nomad Avars get involved in this mess?
Andrew Leonard [2008-03-31]

  • And listen to this...

    If you are so blown away that the mozzarella from Naples is made from the milk of an animal that came from Asia, well hold on to your hat... the tomato, staple of Southern Italian cooking actually originated in the New World. And if that is not enough, polenta, a staple of Northern Italian cooking is made from corn, a grain also originating in the Americas. Oh my!

    -- larrfirr
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    Monday, March 31, 2008 01:15 PM
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