Open, sesame
Sesame seeds can be found in any number of breads, appetizers, and main dishes. The "the mild, nutty seeds are versatile enough to make their way into a wide range of unexpected applications," says indexed blog Serious…
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Potential pumpkin shortage
If a pumpkin pie usually graces your holiday dessert table or if you are craving a creamy pumpkin soup, you may want to stock up on canned pumpkin. US pumpkin harvest is down by about half, and the UK harvest isn't…
Is seaweed the next kale?
Move over kale, there's a new green powerhouse in town. Because of the grim prospects for both ocean fish stocks and land agriculture due to the effects of climate change, many entrepreneurs, scientists, and farmers are…
Are some foods addicting?
A recent study conducted by the University of Michigan and published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine confirms the suspicion of many: certain foods can be physically addictive. The study found that while not all…
All about herbs, spices and vanilla
Have you ever come across an ingredient when reading a recipe but don't know exactly what it is? Or have you bought something at the market but don't really know what to do with it? Then you'll want to bookmark The…
Cooking with kohlrabi
You can't shake a stick in a farmers' market without hitting kohlrabi. Relatively unknown until just a few years ago, kohlrabi is the darling of the local and sustainable movement because it is easy to grow and…
A new use for the old can of beans
Canned beans are a time-saving shortcut to great dishes like hummus. But did you know that you can also use the liquid from those beans to make great desserts? According to The Washington Post, bean liquid can be used…
The greatest pastas of all time
Any time you claim a particular food is the best, you are surely going to ruffle some feathers. But that isn't stopping Epicurious, which chose 14 recipes as the greatest pastas of all time. It's a bold move, but as the…
An apple a day
Apple season is underway in much of the Northern Hemisphere. There are over 7,000 named varieties of the fruit - probably more than any other fruit we eat. The variety in flavor is also quite diverse, as The Splendid…
When less is more
It can be exhilarating to conquer a complex dish that takes a lot of time and features several ingredients. But some recipes can be sensational even though they use only a few ingredients. These dishes are among the…
How good are online cooking classes?
Cooking classes can be a great way to learn new techniques or explore an unfamiliar cuisine. They can also introduce you to people who share the same passion or strengthen bonds among friends. But it can be difficult to…
The honey-do list
Honey has been a cooking staple for millenia, and for good reason. It never spoils and lends a unique, tangy-sweet flavor to everything it touches. We need to thank the first brave soul who ventured into the midst of a…