A humorous debate erupts over the pronunciation of 'pecan' between two roommates, showcasing how regional accents shape identity. Martha Stewart joins in to settle the debate, highlighting the nut's cultural significance. Meanwhile, a small Italian town grapples with three months of darkness until their mayor installs a giant mirror to reflect sunlight into their square. This innovative solution sparks hope and transforms their winter experience, demonstrating how creative thinking can brighten even the gloomiest situations.
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Roommate Pronunciation Debate
Alexa's roommates disagree on how to pronounce "pecan".
One says "peh-KAHN", while the other says "PEE-can", causing conflict.
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Martha Stewart's Pecan Preference
Martha Stewart prefers "PEE-can", not "peh-KAHN".
Her granddaughter corrects people who use the wrong pronunciation.
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Pecan's Etymology
The word "pecan" originates from the Algonquian word "Bagan".
"PEE-can" is closer to the original pronunciation than "peh-KAHN".
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Martha: The Cookbook
100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen
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In 'Martha: The Cookbook,' Martha Stewart celebrates her landmark 100th book with an intimate collection of 100 treasured recipes. The book includes a variety of dishes ranging from breakfast and brunch to soups, salads, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinners, and desserts. It features recipes such as Potato Pierogies, Gougères, Apple Brioche Bread Pudding, and Paella, along with stories and photos from her personal archives. The book reflects storied moments from her legendary career and includes treasured family recipes, everyday dishes, and special event recipes.
Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of the year without sunlight, until Mayor Pierfranco Midali decided to make his own sun.
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