How Broccoli Got Its Name
Those little trees with robust stalks and branches
got their name from the Latin word “bracchium,”
which means strong arm or branch.
A President Who Loved Broccoli
Thomas Jefferson, an avid gardener and seed
collector grew broccoli at his Virginia home, Monticello,
according to his diary from May 1767.
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The New American Plate
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According to the American Institute for Cancer Research this
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That’s Amore!
Ancient Romans had a love affair with broccoli
dating back to BC. The son of Roman Emperor Tiberius was so
infatuated with broccoli that he forsook all other foods except
broccoli ala Apicius (with a mixture of cumin, coriander seeds,
chopped onion, oil and sun-made wine) for an entire month.
Legend has it ,his broccoli binge turned his urine bright
green, making him a standout among all the gladiators.
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