A Tour of Thousand Island Dressing

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A Tour of Thousand Island Dressing

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29 minutes

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Apr 11, 2024

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This creamy condiment adds a pop of color and flavor to salads and sandwiches alike – but its origin story isn’t so magnanimous. Anney and Lauren dip into the many competing histories and recipes for Thousand Island dressing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 11, 2024

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A Tour of Thousand Island Dressing

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