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The words "Mercedes" and "diesel" might sound a bit at odds today, but the 300SD's straight-five, OM616 turbodiesel was all but single-handedly responsible for Mercedes' burgeoning popularity in North America. This engine was light, smooth, powerful and clean compared to other diesels of the era, and is still regarded as one of the most reliable powerplants ever built. Mercedes offered a variety of subtle shades for this car, which suited its personality and market well.

The acidity in tomato products such as tomato juice react with copper, iron and aluminum pots and containers, leeching out metals and making food taste metallic.

Quahogs are a mollusk sometimes referred to as "hard clams" or "little necks" because of their size. Prevalent in the waters from Cape Cod to New Jersey, these tasty tidbits are enjoyed raw, steamed or as the basis for a chowder. Though often enjoyed fresh, quahogs may be frozen raw or after they've been cooked.

Known for their flavorful bean pods, white half-runner beans are so named because the white-seeded pods grow on plants that have several branching runners, or vines. At only 3 feet long, half-runner vines are shorter than typical pole bean vines.

Exploring vintage cookbooks can be great fun for cooks and bakers, though adapting to outdated techniques and now-rare ingredients can make it challenging. For example, many cookbooks dating from the first half of the 20th century call for yeast in cake form, which is now relatively rare and not stocked in all stores.

Radishes have a distinct flavor and crisp texture that adds crunch to your favorite dish when the vegetable is freshly sliced. This crunch diminishes if you do not eat the radish slices right away or store them inappropriately. Once you slice into a radish and break the skin, the clock starts ticking.

Julienned beets cook evenly because the pieces are all approximately the same size. A tumble of julienned beets is attractive and seems more festive than plain beet slices. Combine cooked beets with other julienned vegetables such as carrots and cucumbers for a fresh salad.

An Easter basket doesn't have to be just for kids. Use natural elements to turn a thrift shop basket into unique, elegant, and functional decor that will look lovely in your home throughout the whole spring season.

Your choice of red or white wine to serve with stuffed peppers has everything to do with the type of pepper you use, the stuffing mixture and any sauce you serve alongside it.

Seafood aficionados enjoy a large number of fish with firm, white flesh, but halibut is one of the finest. It's also one of the largest, with prize specimens often weighing hundreds of pounds.