Papal melon obsession

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Fun fact! Pope Paul II was obsessed with melons during his reign, and the pope’s chef even published a cookbook in 1470 that recommended melons be eat as appetizers.

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Pope Paul II was obsessed with melons during his reign, and the pope’s chef even published a cookbook in 1470 that recommended melons be eat as appetizers.

Source: Dean, S. The Etymology of the Word 'Cantaloupe.' Bon Appetit. July 18, 2023. https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/the-etymology-of-the-word-cantaloupe (accessed 2024-10-17).

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