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475: A Top Chef Doesn't Need Tweezers with Dan Barber

This Is TASTE

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Revolutionizing Salad: The Nutritional Renaissance

This chapter explores groundbreaking advancements in vegetable breeding, particularly through the work of a former Monsanto breeder focused on enhancing salad greens' nutritional value. The narrative emphasizes the cultural significance of salads and critiques the prevalent misconceptions about widely consumed varieties like iceberg and romaine. It celebrates innovations in agricultural practices and dining experiences that prioritize taste and nutrition, ultimately advocating for a reevaluation of how salads are perceived in the culinary world.

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