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Romanesco

The fantastic Fibonacci fractal explosion that is romanesco looks so incredible it’s hard to eat. From the way that cells multiply to the arrangement of leaves and petals unfolding on a plant, the natural world is defined by a mathematical pattern. The science of phyllotaxy aside, romanesco is quite similar to cauliflower with savory, nutty flavor. Cut each fractal piece off the base & roast or stir fry whole.

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