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1502: a hurricane-damaged ship is forced to set anchor. Awaiting repairs, its captain ventures into the lush rain forest and exchanges gifts with the native people. Upon his return home, extravagant tales of gold along the “rich coast” set the stage for Spain’s claim of what is now Costa Rica.
Pile it high. Sell it low.
— King Kullen, first supermarket opened in Queens, New York, 1930
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He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool. Shun him.
He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is simple. Teach him.
He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep. Wake him.
He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise. Follow him.
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Following the common layout of foods offered in modern supermarkets, “produce” in this book refers to unprocessed fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
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Walker, K.D. (2019). My Food, My Way. In: The Grand Food Bargain. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-948-7_2
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