Well, truth is, mirliton (pronounced mel-a-tawn) aka chayote squash, vegetable pears, or in Cajun Country, alligator pears, are the Unofficial Squash of the Deep South, most especially, Louisiana and more specifically, New Orleans
this is usually the point where your body creases when you bend over
Reubens date back to 1920s Omaha, Nebraska, where it's said that a man by the name of Reuben Kulakofsky requested a snack during a poker game at the Blackstone Hotel
Say it with us, NO CAPES. Edna was created (and voiced by) director Brad Bird to answer the question, Who makes all of these complicated superhero outfits? She is widely believed to be stylistically inspired by Edith Head, the seminal Old Hollywood costume designer responsible for the most famous looks of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, whose signature look also included round glasses and a slick black bob.
The secret to a great beet salad is combining flavors and textures that work: the heroes of this recipe are the roasted golden beets, which taste great with the crumbled goat cheese and a simple dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard