Mac Jones being named Patriots starter adds even more fuel to Tom Brady’s return to New England in Week 4

Did we need any more juice for Tom Brady’s return to Foxborough? Nope. But we sure as hell got some. 

Throughout the summer it seemed as if Cam Newton was destined to be the Patriots starter to begin the year, which included New England’s highly anticipated Week 4 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Of course, that’s when Tom Brady — the quarterback who led the Patriots for 20 years and a record six Super Bowl titles — is set to make his long-awaited return to Gillette Stadium, this time as a visitor. It’s not hyperbole to say that this is the most anticipated regular-season game in the history of the NFL, given that Brady is slated to go head-to-head with his former team and former head coach in Bill Belichick. 

Really, that’s all it was going to be about: Brady vs. Belichick.

With Newton projected to start at quarterback

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Jicama adds crunch to flavorful shrimp salsa

Jicama, a root vegetable from Central America, won’t win any beauty contests.

On the outside, it’s a large, tan-colored, sometimes misshapen root with a thick, tough skin. Luckily, what counts is on the inside, with a subtle flavor that tastes like a cross between apples and potatoes, and a crunchy texture that brings interest to any dish.

You’ll find jicama in many Mexican salads and salsas. It’s also a popular street food, often sold raw, cut into sticks along with cucumber and mango, and sprinkled with lime juice and cayenne.

In Shrimp, Jicama and Avocado Salsa, the jicama delivers a delightful crunch that will keep you coming back for more.

What brings the flavor, though, is an unexpected combination of lime juice and, strangely, ketchup. Yes, ketchup is an odd ingredient to find in a salsa, but somehow, in this salsa it works well. Maybe because this isn’t the traditional

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