Ube is enjoying a purple reign in the US. That’s causing problems in the Philippines

From coffee shops in New York to bakeries in Sydney and beauty retailers in London, global demand for the Filipino purple yam known as ube is rocketing. But satisfying the world’s appetite is bringing challenges.

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Trump is from Queens, but he just doesn't get it: my multi-cultural excursion!

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Mucenici (moldovenesti)

Mucenici is a Christian feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, a traditional holiday in Romania. It coincides with the start of the agricultural year. Those who observe this holiday clean their househ…

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How America is Ruining Ube

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Half of America’s Cities Are Depopulating. We Could Be Headed for a Ghost Town Era.

By studying population trends and forecasting models, researchers have come to believe that nearly 15,000 U.S. cities will face noticeable depopulation by 2100.

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Cocido Quemado

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"Mazamorra De Maíz"🌿 #comidaperuana #cocinaconsabor #recetasfaciles #canaldecocina #recetasperuanas

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A fiery chili-cheese stew from Bhutan - Salon.com

In the remote Himalayas, ema datshi emerged as the ultimate comfort food

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