DNA analysis places the origins of apples in the beautiful mountains of Kazakhstan. They share their biological makeup with plums, cherries, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, pears and roses. The apple’s DNA is so particular that scientists are currently contemplating encoding data in an apple via specific DNA markers. The complex method is promising. It is estimated… Continue reading Of Apples
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The Heart of the Po Boy Sandwich
You may be most familiar with the Shrimp Po Boy, but delicious variations have been served and savored since the very beginnings of this abundant sandwich. These include, crawfish, crab, catfish, shredded beef and fried chicken. And in New Orleans, where the Po Boy originated, you can order a spicy Louisiana sausage Po Boy. Former… Continue reading The Heart of the Po Boy Sandwich
Of Pears
We came across a little gem of a book recently, and a passage about pears jumped at us. It is titled Darwin and the Barnacle. Author Rebecca Stott conveys the story of a little creature that totally captured Darwin’s scientific mind and led him to the conclusions we are all familiar with today. It is… Continue reading Of Pears
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