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[–] yesman 87 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (20 children)

Tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes are native to the Americas. That means that before Transatlantic trade, there were no hot peppers in China, no potatoes in Ireland, and not tomatoes in Italy.

[–] Psaldorn 43 points 2 days ago (9 children)

That's why if you ask someone in Bologna how much tomato to add to your Bolognese they will chase you out of town with a kitchen knife.