Category: Food Facts – Food History

PRODUCT: New Earl Grey Teas From Twinings

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[1] Lavender-scented tea (photo © Doctors Health Press). [2] Jasmine-scented tea (photo courtesy Par Avion Tea). [3] Earl Grey Extra Bold has more bergamot flavor (photo © Twinings). [4] A bergamot orange: a sour orange popular for marmalade and flavoring (photo © Clove Garden).   Earl Grey is one of America’s most popular flavored teas,…
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Jell-O Shots Recipes For Your Valentine(s)

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How about gelatin shots as a treat for Valentine’s Day? Use unflavored gelatin and other drink ingredients to turn your favorite cocktails into a solid form. The alcohol-free version, Jell-O Jigglers, uses Jell-O for flavor and color; and engendered the return of a very old recipe—popular among young ladies in the 1860s, popular among all…
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Leftover Steak For Breakfast & The History Of The Doggie Bag

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When life gives you leftover steak, make steak and grits. That’s what we did when we happily brought home a doggie bag from a midtown steakhouse Friday night. The next morning the leftovers became part of breakfast (or brunch*, if you prefer). You can make steak and eggs, of course; but we don’t have grits…
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FOOD TRENDS: Top Chinese Food Dishes In The U.S.A.

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[1] The most popular Chinese dish in America, per GrubHub results: General Tso’s Chicken (here’s the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen). [2] Crab Rangoon, a made-in-america concoction of cream cheese and imitation crab. Here’s the recipe (photo © Rasa Malaysia). [3] Check out this baked egg rolls recipe from Chef Martin Yan (photo © National…
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Savory Bread Pudding Recipes & The History Of Bread Pudding

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[1] Mushroom and radicchio bread pudding with gruyère cheese (recipe below from Good Eggs/Tartine Bakery). [2] Chestnut and applewood smoked bacon bread pudding (here’s the recipe from La Brea Bakery). [3] Broccoli, goat cheese, and tomato bread pudding (here’s the recipe from the New York Times). Savory Bread Pudding With Mushrooms & Radicchio is below.…
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