Historians hypothesize that the apple originated from Asia Minor, and is a result of the crossbreeding of an Asiatic crab apple and a European crab apple.
Source: Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, p.45
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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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Tags: apple, crab apple, history, origins


