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Word: polenta (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...talent for smoothing out differences: only three Vichy archbishops lost their jobs, despite the Gaullists' bitter feelings about them as collaborationists. In addition to respecting his ability, the French also liked his cuisine. Roncalli is known as what the Italians call "a powerful fork" (his filling favorites: raviolini, polenta with small birds, hare in salmi, chamois in salmi, deviled chicken, tripe Bergamasque...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: I Choose John . . . | 11/10/1958 | See Source »

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