“Knee high by the fourth of July” are my first thoughts when I think of corn’s sweet crunchy and crispy goodness. It is now growing season across the Corn Belt of the United States and with the right mixture of sunshine and rain their majestic, giant stalks, with ears ripe for picking, will be ready…
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I Want One!! Genius or Flop? 2014 Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets #1
I’ve recently done some homework about 2014’s most requested and highest- rated kitchen gadgets and some are genius while others pale in comparison; much like the ones offered by old kitchen gadget guru Ronco’s Ron Popeil—remember his revelations? Over the next few weeks, in between recipes, I will be unveiling some of not only my…
Where Do Your Favorite Foods REALLY Come From? “The Source of the Sauce” by Author Ken Bayliss
“The Source of the Sauce” Ken Bayliss We have all heard the one about Chop Suey being invented in San Francisco, and an equally famous story from the UK is that the nation’s most beloved dish is not fish and chips, but Chicken Tikka Masala, invented in Glasgow, Scotland, not India. Which makes you wonder…
Having a Cookie Craving? No Brown Sugar! What Next? SUBSTITUTE! The Golden Guide of Cooking Substitutions!
Want to make a cake and don’t have cake flour? Out of brown sugar and having a craving for cookies? This is the most complete and comprehensive guide around! Make room on your frig for more frig art because this inclusive guide has it all! Never find yourself short of ingredients ever again! This is…
Have You Ever Tasted Sound? Here’s Your Chance! “The Sound of Taste”
This stunning display of “art meets food” was created as a commercial for Schwartz Flavour Shots, a pre-packaged soup and meal company out of the United Kingdom, who boasts “Flavour Shots—the little pots with big flavour.” This slow-motion video dubbed “The Sound of Taste” is a stunning arrangement of cinematography and pyrotechnics that creates what…
Brine Instead of Marinade? Why Brine? Because Nature Loves Equilibrium…
No worries, today is not a Science lesson, but I want you to understand the full benefits and differences between brining and marinades. So, why brine? Today we have a visual crash course. I’m allowing the charts to tell the story because they are thorough and all inclusive. So make room on your frig for…
Donuts: A Few Recorded Golden Nuggets
Dunkin here and Krispy there, “donuts” have twisted and turned their way into the hearts of many only to find themselves prime examples of “everyday” indulgences– thanks to a melting pot of influential artistic inhabitants, historical coincidences and of course, sweet tooths. Not to mention, copious pots of bubbling oil. Did you know the Nation has…
The Versatile Blogger Award–Thanks and Nominations
In the month of May, I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger award by fellow blogger and now Internet friend, Cheyenne Jackson of Vintage Ghosts. Thank you so much for the nod, Cheyenne! Her blog is filled with wonderful recipes, food information, tips and more! I really look forward to reading each of her offerings….
What’s in that Melon?? I Ain’t Tellin’!! Watermelon Jello-Shots
What summertime fruit speaks to you loudly during a hot and steamy summer day? Watermelon preaches to me at full volume! Many of us know how to put various “spirits” in a fresh melon for a sweet, spiked treat for a beach or poolside party. However, today’s blog is dedicated to the bright pinkish red,…
The Fast Food of Italy: #1 Ranked Friggitoria Vomero!
In Naples, Friggitoria Vomero is a small corner shop near the shopping district of Chiaia that sells some of the finest fried food in Naples. From deep-fried stuffed calzones to puffy, cheesy arancini to frittatine da maccheroni (fried pasta and egg), this is a great place to grab a quick, cheap snack or take-out lunch….
Once Upon a Spice 