Also visit our main website, TheNibble.com.
Recently we published a recipe for a popular U.K. dessert, the Eton Mess. It’s a combination of strawberries, whipped cream, meringues and other ingredients, unceremoniously mixed together (i.e., a mess). We saw this dessert on the Facebook page of Distilled NY in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood, and decided it was an American version of the Eton…
Continue reading “FOOD FUN: Mounds Mess”
Before it was a popular snack, popcorn was a whole grain food. In Colonial times, it was eaten in a bowl with milk or cream, like modern puffed rice and other puffed cereal grains. In the 18th century, after the corn harvest, farmers would toss corn kernels, some fat and a little molasses into a…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet Or Savory Popcorn Garnish”
Apples and honey, a Jewish New Year tradition, are a delicious snack or simple dessert on any day. Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. One of the holiday traditions is dipping an apple in honey. But the tradition can be enjoyed year-round by anyone looking for a tasty snack or a simple…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Apples & Honey”
In recognition of back-to-school recipes, we offer the Eton Mess. Eton Mess is a traditional English dessert consisting of strawberries, pieces of meringue and whipped cream. It is traditionally served at Eton College’s annual cricket game against rival Harrow School (both are among the most prestigious secondary schools in the U.K.), and on any other…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Eton Mess, A School Tradition”
It’s almost comfort food time again. Nibblers are always on the lookout for a new twist on just about anything. But sometimes it’s hard to change on when it comes to comfort food. We like what we like. We don’t mess around with favorites, like, say, rice pudding. Rice pudding, the way mom used to…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Rice Pudding With A Modern Twist”
Photo glossaries of more than 100 foods and beverages let you explore your favorites. Take a look!
Enjoy the often-surprising histories of 1000+ foods and beverages Dive in!