This sweet, edible, tuberos root is a member of the morning glory family. The first Europeans to taste this delicious vegetable were Christopher Columbus explorers in 1492. Soon after, sweet potatoes could be found around the world.

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Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. Ramen originated from China but has become most known as a Japanese dish. Each region of Japan has a slightly different variety of ramen. Ramen is adorned with pork, eggs, and scallions to enhance flavors and add vital nutrients. Ramen is now a delicious dish found around the globe.

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Hot out of the oven, a delicious peanut butter cookie is pressed with a fork to create the iconic cross marks on top. Bakers create the most delicious combination of flour, sugar and peanut butter. Home bakers and professional pastry chefs will appreciate hanging this ornament on the Christmas tree.

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As American as apple pie, fried chicken can be found on dinner tables across America using recipes handed down from generation to generation. Scottish immigrants brought the tradition of deep frying chicken, which took on American charm to become a staple of the American diet.

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Tequila is often served as a shot with salt and lime. This is sometimes referred to as "training wheels." The drinker licks salt, drinks the tequila and then quickly bites a lime. The salt lessens the burn of the tequila while the lime balances and enhances the flavor of the alcohol. Cheers!

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On a hot summer day, the sun can shine so brightly that people feel as though they will melt. Nothing can cool and refresh a sun bather better than a red, white and blue iced pop. This iconic treat delights and shows a love for country, sporting the colors of the U.S. flag.

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Rosé wine gets its color from grape skins. This popular type of wine is produced all over the world using many grape varieties. Rosé is believed to be the oldest variety of wine. Remember warm memories of wine tasting and celebrating friendship as you hang the Rosé Wine ornament.

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Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Either way, tomatoes are delicious and nutritious! Tomatoes are botanically a fruit but used in cooking as a vegetable. Early glassblowers enjoyed making tomato ornaments because of their vibrant colors, and they’re still a hit today!

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The meatball sandwich is a popular American-Italian meal. Food fuels the body and comforts the soul; a meatball sandwich certainly does both jobs. Some say the meatball sandwich was invented in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.

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Love is in the air when you can smell a fresh cup of coffee brewing. To keep that coffee fresh, foil-lined bags protect and preserve roasted coffee so that it can be best enjoyed by the drinker. Morning, noon or night, coffee awakens the mind, body and spirit.

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The French coffee press is also known as a cafetiére, or coffee plunger. This coffee brewing device was created in Italy in 1929. The perfect cup of coffee is made from coarse grounds that steep for 4 minutes. But don’t wait too long; some say the coffee is spoiled after 20 minutes of steeping.

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Kiwifruit is also known as Chinese gooseberry and is the edible fruit of a woody vine plant. Kiwis are loaded with vitamin C, even more than an orange! The bright green flesh of the fruit is speckled with little black seeds that add a dramatic tropical flair.

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