Garbanzo Beans-also known as Chick Peas-originated in the Middle East.  They were first cultivated in about 3000 B.C.  in the Mediterranean area.  They spread to India and to Africa from there.  They were very popular with the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans.  Of course, explorers spread the beans around the world as they traveled [...]

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In any normal marriage, when one spouse makes a business trip overseas, he or she comes home with a gift for the wife and children. I guess that means that my marriage is not only not normal, but it is unique.  My husband recently spent 10 days in London for business, and when I picked [...]

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