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Emma Green, the self-described “Martha Stewart meets MacGyver of all things food, wine and travel,” visits D.C.’s Ethiopian Heritage Festival for the debut episode of Whole Foods’ “Fest-a-Nation” program. Taking her first bite of beef tibs, the Aussie actress is immediately taken aback by the spice.

What would MacGyver do in this situation?

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