Also visit our main website, TheNibble.com.
Australian passionfruit is small and purple-skinned. Photo by Brybs | SXC. You may have assumed, like many people, that passionfruit was named for the passion it inspires in those who consume it. But the name actually comes from a religious source, rather than any aphrodisiac properties. The fruit is named for the plant’s flower,…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Passionfruit For Easter”
Even though our pears ended up baked toa brown color, we didn’t want them tooxidize before baking. Photo by LouisHiemstra | IST. When we received a generous gift of juicy Royal Riviera Pears from Harry & David, we were excited to explore all kinds of pear recipes: pear tarts, pickled pears, pear sorbet, and…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Keep Fruit From Browning”
Nuts are full of heart-healthy nut oil. But whether in the nut or in a bottle of oil, nut oils turn rancid more quickly than other oils. If you don’t plan to use the nuts within a couple of months, store them in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. The fridge will extend…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Keeping Nuts Fresh”
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!