tuna and anchovy

Fish names comes from a bunch of places. Some like salmon or tuna were tagged with their swimming style. The salmon … More

chocolate and cocoa

It was not the Swiss or Belgians but the Mexicans who gave us chocolate. When the Aztecs made chocolate it was a … More

Leeks are an onion and the name once captured the whole family. The older English leac referred to many kinds of onions … More

Longer before sugar, honey the source for sweetness for most humans. Though a few fruits or berries might be available, … More

These two fruits are so closely related their names can get mixed up. Our lime and lemon start from the same … More

To make biscotti you back a cookie loaf, then you slice it and bake it again. Making a biscuit is … More

The apple and melon were formally a catchall name for a many fruits. It was generic similar to how we might use … More

Turkey Guinea fowl Need another example

Salt is sprinkled everywhere in food names. Before the fridge was invented, salt was the key to stop food from … More

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