Category: Food Facts – Food History

TIP OF THE DAY: Mandoline Slicer

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[1] A mandoline makes beautiful, ultra-thin, even slices (photo courtesy Microplane). [2] Slicing perfectly even julienne carrot strips (photo courtesy Kitchen Expert).   If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, it’s time to think seriously about getting one. A mandoline (man-doe-LEEN) is a kitchen utensil that makes thin, even slices, from juliennes to crinkle-cuts and…
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RECIPE: Cherry Brownies For President’s Day

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[1] Add dried cherries to your favorite brownie recipe, like this recipe from Frugal Foodie Mama (photo © Frugal Foodie Mama). [2] Already have baked brownies? Press soaked dried cherries into the top or whip up a light film of icing to hold the cherries (photo © Alison’s Gourmet).   The legend of George Washington…
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It’s Heavenly Hash Day, A Fruit Side Dish Or Dessert Salad

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[1] The original, fruit salad version of Heavenly Hash, wrapped in heavy cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © Culinary Hill). [2] Heavenly Hash fudge, with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and pecans. Here’s the recipe from Small Town Woman (photo © Small Town Woman). [3] Heavenly Hash ice cream, with chocolate chips, marshmallow swirl and sliced…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Things To Do With Candy Canes & The History Of Candy Canes

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[1] Candy canes: the harbinger of Yuletide. See their origin, below. [2] White chocolate candy cane fudge. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Girl Who Ate Everything). [3] This hot chocolate has both a candy cane and a cinnamon stick, for extra “yum” (photo © Taryn Elliott | Pexels).   A candy cane is more…
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A Year Of Cupcake Holidays & More Cupcake Fun

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[1] Our favorite from Junior’s: the retro “Hostess cupcake” with a creme center (photo by Katharine Pollak | © THE NIBBLE). Here’s a recipe to make your own. [2] The first of numerous Hostess Brands snack cakes (photo © Hostess Cakes). [3] Something more conventional: a cupcake with blackberry frosting and a fresh blackberry (photo…
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