Sassafras is best known as the source of the flavor for rootbeer, except that it isn't anymore -- because it's potentially quite dangerous.

Sassafras

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I know, it doesn't sound tasty at all, but if you're a vegetarian looking for BBQ then this big guy is about as good as it gets!

Jackfruit

It's great to be back! Let's start with a sticky little (okay, big) legume with a big flavor profile!

Tamarind

Cows provide us with leather and meat, but use a lot of grass, grain, and water. Silkworms provide us with silk and silkworm pupae, and all it costs are a few mulberry leaves!

Sassafras

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