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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 2d

All the about culture and history of food in this @surf.social feed bsky.app/profile/did:...

Seven Food Origins You’ll Never Guess

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 2d

Your favorite foods' origins might surprise you! Learn how centuries of trade, conquest, and creativity have shaped what we eat today.
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Do you know where your favorite foods come from? Exploring food origins reveals how centuries of trade, conquest, and creativity have shaped what we eat today.

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 2d

Best choice! I am so happy. Viva Venezuela
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The accolade was awarded to the opposition leader for her work promoting democracy and fighting dictatorship in the country.

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Zuzana Paar @zuzanapaar.bsky.social · 4d

Cold Green Bean Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette is packed with bright green beans, a zesty mustard dressing, and crunch from toasted almonds. It’s a fresh green bean salad recipe that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any easy dinner side. 🥗

How Ketchup Became The Condiment King

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that in ancient times, Ketchup began as an Asian fish sauce? Explore how this global sauce evolved into the iconic comfort food we know today. How Ketchup Became The Condiment King #foodhistory #foodculture #ketchup #food #recipe

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Did you know that in ancient times, Ketchup began as an Asian fish sauce? Explore how this global sauce evolved into the iconic comfort food we know today.

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Flipboard @flipboard.com · 5d

How do you keep up with the #news on @bsky.app?

Check out the News Takes custom feed, created by our editors using @surf.social. It features posts from 100+ journalists and outlets like @maddow.msnbc.com , @mollyjongfast.bsky.social, @carlquintanilla.bsky.social, @axios.com, and more.

Flipboard @flipboard.com · Jan 27

The Flipboard editorial team is always curating quality #news. Now, we've used @surf.social to create News Takes, a custom feed of perspectives from top #journalists, covering the latest events, filtered to ensure posts are on topic.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 7d

Fighting wildfire with fire: California residents, once wary, embrace ‘controlled burns’

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SnappyLiving @snappyliving.com · 7d

Get creative with marmalade recipes featuring peach, zucchini, carrot and more.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 7d

Here are the lounges with unique amenities you won’t find elsewhere! upgradedpoints.com/news/unique-...

Mac and Cheese, The Centuries-Old Comfort Classic

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 9d

Mac & Cheese is the comfort classic! It's centuries-old history, expands from medieval European kitchens to Thomas Jefferson’s table. Learn how this cheesy classic evolved into America’s go-to dish.
#Foodculture #foodhistory #foodcullturebites #food #maccheese
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Mac and Cheese is an all-time comfort classic! It's centuries-old history, expands from medieval European kitchens to Thomas Jefferson’s table to modern comfort food. Learn how this cheesy classic evo...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 10d

Echoes of Northern Ireland peace plan in Trump's ideas for Gaza

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 13d

The eternally covered Flatiron Building. I think it’s been like this for the better part of 10 years?
#NewYork #Manhattan #FlatironBuilding #Photography

Why Is My Flipboard Bounce Rate So High?

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 14d

Worried about a high bounce rate on G4 from Flipboard? Readers use the app differently. Here I share how to give readers reasons to stay on your blog and turn quick skimmers into loyal followers.#WebsiteTraffic, #Publishing, #BloggingTips, #Flipboard
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You have been building your Flipboard profile for quite some time now, and you are seeing your numbers grow. You are pleased with the…

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 16d

The US is paying immigrants to leave. Who is choosing to go?

How Exotic Spices Redrew the World Map - foodculturebites.com

Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 17d

Learn how pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and saffron shaped global trade routes, sparked exploration, and transformed food culture through history. #foodhistory #foodculture #foodculturebites #food #spices
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Exotic spices play a significant role in our dishes, yet we overlook their rich and extensive history. Trade routes have changed tastes and palates worldwide.

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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 18d

Fall colors at the #GreenMarketNYC. All these vegetables inspire me to cook something delicious #newyorkcity #fallcolors🍁🍂 #autumn #vegetables #foidphotography

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Surf @surf.social · 18d

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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 19d

The sunset in Croatia casts a red hue onto the mountains. Quite the sight!
#Croatia #Dubrovnik #Travel #Photography

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Kylie Lang at Life in Rural France @lifeinruralfrance.bsky.social · 19d

Lady Jane Grey has always fascinated me as her tale is so sad, but was there more to it than meets the eye? To understand her, you have to look at her father, who led to her death. flip.it/iu8UjM #ladyjanegrey #history #englishhistory #monarchy #queen #england #toweroflondon #flipboardusergroup

The Execution Of Lady Jane Grey: The Teenager Crowned Queen And The Nine Days That Sealed Her Fate | Flipboard

talesofthemiddleages.com - Lady Jane Grey has always fascinated me as her tale is so sad, but was there more to it than meets the eye? She was born into privilege, raised with …

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 21d

Tokyo with a family: Big sights, big flavors, and a celebration of travel

300,000 Trees Tracked: Are Losing Their Power to Help Us

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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 21d

I’m in Croatia, where parts of Game of Thrones were filmed, I’m reminded of how the show once united us. Sundays were for memes, spoilers & jokes. It was social media at its best.
#Dubrovnik #Croatia #GameOfThrones #Travel #SocialMedia

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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 21d

I’m in Croatia, where parts of Game of Thrones were filmed, I’m reminded of how the show once united us. Sundays were for memes, spoilers & jokes. It was social media at its best.
#Dubrovnik #Croatia #GameOfThrones #Travel #SocialMedia

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Beestrot 👨‍🍳 @beestrot.com · 23d

No need to be #vegan to back this 💯!!
NO PALM OIL! Check the labels = if palm oil included, DO NOT BUY, it's also bad for your arteries, you know this right?. So....!
#beestrot #palmoil #healthyfood #amazonforest

Palm Oil Detectives | #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social · 24d

#Research finds tropical #forests matter to us all! They suck out #carbondioxide and ensure we can breathe, drink and eat. Yet they're fast disappearing! Resist #extinction every time you shop, be #vegan 🍉🍑 #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🔥🤮⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife

Tropical forests matter to each and every one of us. They suck colossal quantities of carbon out of the atmosphere, providing a crucial brake on the rate of climate change. Yet a statistical model …

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Janette Speyer @janettespeyer.bsky.social · 23d

In Kotor every stone tells a story of empires past. From Roman roots to Venetian glory, this UNESCO site is Montenegro’s timeless coastal gem. A must see. The Adriatic Sea is a pleasure to swim in. #Travelhistory #Kotor #montenegro❤️ #AdriatticSea #KotorOldTown #UnescoSite #ourladyoftherocksisland