The 16th century acquisition of the versatile tomato from Mesoamerica influenced the culinary direction of travel in the Mediterranean world, wider Europe and Asia, once collectors and traders learned the full value this exotic plant. Tomatoes remain inexpensive and versatile - and tinned (canned) tomatoes on toast is a very cheap meal indeed. If you need or want to eat healthily for pennies not pounds, read on.
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What will become of our adoration of the humble egg? The ancient and venerable egg. The valuable egg. The protein-packed, delicious egg. The versatile egg. The beautiful egg.
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