Enjoy a 2,000 year old tradition with
Chinese-inspired recipes! When China was but seven warring states,
Qu Yuan was minister of Chu. He intended to declare war against
Qin. Unfortunately, Qu was banished by the emperor after another
aristocra…
Is the macaroon a cake or a cookie? With its soft
center, the macaroon is often mistaken as a cake. However, with no
flour, it cannot be classified as a cake. As a cookie, it is a very
fancy variety with a mix of textures and flavors, similar t…
Time to celebrate that staple for all
meals-biscuits! To Americans, the biscuit is the soft and flaky
bread product that works for breakfast and dinner. No matter its
form or function, the biscuit is a coveted food item that can be
baked for a…
Brisket may be tough but with the right
preparation, it is savory! Preparation requires time but the
results are worth it. Consisting of the meat found in the breast
section beneath five ribs, brisket is inexpensive with a tough
reputation. Wi…
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a picnic!
Memorial Day is often associated with barbecues but it originally
started with a picnic. On May 1, 1865, former slaves decided to
honor Union soldiers buried in mass grave. After excavating the
bod…
The appeal of vanilla pudding is rooted in both
simplicity and decadence! It can be enjoyed by itself as a basic
dessert or accompanied with fresh fruit, chocolate chunks, and
bite-sized candies. Serving vanilla pudding at a gathering or
makin…
Spring marks the end of the doldrums of winter
and nothing celebrates it better than fresh strawberries! Not only
are strawberries a favorite fruit with its mix of sweet and tangy,
but harvesting your own fruit is a satisfaction in of itself. T…
Few combinations taste better than peanut butter
and chocolate! When H.B. Reese created the peanut butter cup in
1928, many felt he outdid himself. His invention enjoyed great
popularity almost immediately from release. Hershey discontinued
ot…
Food and wellness combine this year on World
Hypertension Day! The World Hypertension League established this
day to enhance awareness of hypertension, which is termed the
"Silent Killer." Fortunately, hypertension is managed well through
diet…
Few things combine good company and
well-prepared food as well as the backyard barbecue! May is
considered National Barbecue Month, thanks mainly to the long
Memorial Day weekend, with May 16 designated as National Barbecue
Day. It reminds us …
