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The Delicious Roman Artichoke: From Jewish Ghetto to Italian Icon

WHEN IN ROME

The Roman artichoke has become a staple of Roman diets, but the beautiful vegetable was once considered the lowly option for 16th-century Jews.

Molly Hannon
Molly Hannon
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