The tomato plant originally came from South America, but was domesticated and used exclusively in Central America in pre-Columbian times.
Source: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food & Drink in America, p. 545.
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
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