The Difference Between Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley and Cilantro
In the supermarket, Curley Parsley, Italian Parsley (flat leaf parsley) and Cilantro generally sit right beside each ; I’ve heard people say they have confused one for the other. (more…)
What Makes Cheddar Cheese Yellow and Sharp?
I love cheese and cheddar ; Apparently so does everyone ; Cheddar cheese accounts for 50% of cheese consumption in the UK and is the second most popular cheese in…
How Green Bean Casserole Became a Thanksgiving Tradition
Green bean casserole has been a holiday tradition since the Fifties, but I doubt many people have given too much thought to where the recipe came from or how it…
Difference Between Parmesan, Asiago and Romano Cheeses
Parmesan, romano and asiago cheeses are all Italian cheeses. They have a somewhat similar appearance but there are distinct, albeit subtle, differences in the taste. (more…)
Mimolette Cheese: The Utterly Delicious Cheese You Might Not Dare Eat
I was in one of the more exclusive grocery stores when I happened to notice a bright orange wedge of cheese with a crust that looked a bit like the…
Have You Discovered Apple Pears Yet?
Apple Pears have been grown in the United States since the Gold Rush day, but they remained relatively unknown until recently. Now they are being described as the hottest new…
How Turkey Became a Thanksgiving Tradition
Serving Turkey has been a Thanksgiving dinner tradition since "The First Thanksgiving," the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony. (more…)