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My Family Used To Call A Bell Pepper A Mango

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When I was little my family would always call bell peppers mangoes , how about you?! When I moved from the Midwest to California, I was shocked when I found out what a mango really was when I began working for a local grocery chain. Boy, we were SO FAR OFF THAT IT'S STILL EMBARRASSING!🫑🥭 However, it is still common enough that the Webster dictionary's definition for mango includes a sweet pepper.   Some grocery stores will call their bell peppers “ mango peppers ” so that everybody knows exactly what type of food they are looking at. I do wonder how that would work for anybody wanting to prepare a Mango and Bell Pepper Salsa. Although both the bell pepper and the mango are fruits, a pepper is a pepper and a mango is a mango. Imagine ordering a delicious tropical mango fruit drink and receiving a bell pepper drink.🤣 Tropical Mango Fruit Drinks Made In Hawaii Why is bell pepper call mango in the first place? Well, in the Midwest and some Appalachia states (especiall...

19 Top Food Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

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19 Top Food Tips and Tricks You Need To Know 1. Never throw out those last drips of jelly or jam in the jar! Instead, just shake up a fruity vinaigrette by adding equal parts oil and vinegar to the jar, shake well, and season with a little bit of salt and pepper to taste! 2. Not really that crazy about veggie burgers, still like meat but want to eat healthy?  Try my burger with veggies recipe instead! Mince a cup of red and green peppers, half a cup of minced onion and smash a couple of garlic cloves. Add these vegetables to a any pound of lean meat (I use turkey burger) and your favorite spices, including Worcestershire sauce, and mix well. When you're browning the meat, blot the surface dry with a paper towel so the meat doesn't release moisture when it hits the hot oil. Too much moisture makes the meat steam instead of sear, and you will lose that rich brown crust. Top it off with your favorite mayonnaise  I adore Hellman's brand, Wasabi sauce, and a splash of lemon or l...