For National Lobster Day, The History Of Lobster & Why We Boil Them Alive

National Lobster Day is celebrated on two different days: June 15th September 25th (see the *footnote for why there are two). Below: > The history of lobster, from trash seafood to cash crop. > Lobster-producing regions. > Other foods that went from common to coveted. > The year’s lobster holidays. > Why are lobsters boiled…
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Hawaiian Tuna Burger With Safe Catch Tuna Burgers

Looks like a burger. Grills like a burger. Satisfies like a burger.⁠ And it is a burger—a tuna burger! ⁠ Even better, it’s a box of conveniently frozen tuna burgers from Safe Catch, guaranteed to be mercury-free. ⁠ Have you spotted them at Sam’s Club yet? We received a box to try from Safe Catch,…
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Be My Caviar Valentine: An Idea From Petrossian Caviar

  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Our first fun recommendation is the priciest: Caviar Cake! It’s not cake, but a luxurious first course that’s perfection with a glass of Champagne. Consider the heart-shape for anniversaries and engagements as well as Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to make it heart-shaped; round, square, or any…
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Yes, Jellyfish Are Edible! Take A Bite! You May Like It!

November 3rd is World Jellyfish Day, so we wondered: Aside from the stinging nuisances, do jellyfish benefit humans in any way? The answer is yes! Several jellyfish species are edible and have been eaten in Asian cuisines, particularly in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, for more than a thousand years. Jellyfish have been around for…
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Sushi Waffles Recipe With Raw Or Smoked Salmon: Yummy & Fun!

Before National Rice Month ended (September), we hastened to make a recipe that was wildly popular at a Sunday brunch: sushi waffles. When we first heard of them, we imagined a savory buckwheat waffle topped, chirashi-style, with bright slices of fish. While that sounds interesting, this was not that recipe, although we do have a…
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