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Jun 29, 2020Liked by Andrea Castillo

Wow, this was incredibly helpful! I have been eating, making, (and adoring) aubergines for so many years that did not expect to learn so much about a fruit (wow!) I felt so familiar with, this was amazing! It was definitely super interesting and has an immediate impact in my aubergine practice (no salt?, really? my French and Italian old friends will be floored).

I also want to show deep appreciation for the fantastic curation of recipes, yuuuummmmmm!!!! I will line them up in my to eat list. Many many many thanks!!!

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Growing up in my grandma's house, I see eggplant dishes as serious comfort food. From steaming to frying, they are so versatile and bring a beautiful shade to the table. It was super fun to read through the curious etymology of nightshade and to learn that most of the dwellers of my garden are all under this big family. I love how you completed the food story with a piece of learning - always gotta keep an appetite for new knowledge!

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