Category: Food Facts – Food History

Papaya On A Bagel? Plus More Papaya Recipes For National Papaya Month

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[1] What’s for brunch? A bagel with citrus cream cheese and papaya ribbons. The recipe is below (photo © Southern Selects). [2] There are numerous subspecies of Carica papaya, demonstrating different sizes, shapes, and flavor nuances (photo © Alleksana | Pexels). [3] A shorter, rounder variety (photo © Little Plant | Unsplash). [4] The papaya…
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Meatless Beef Samosas Recipe For World Samosa Day

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[1] Classic samosas are triangular in shape (photo© Satyam Verma | Pexels). [2] The most popular filling combines potatoes, onions, and green peas with a variety of spices, including black mustard seeds, coriander, cumin, curry powder, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Here’s the recipe (photo © Oona Settembre | David & Busters | Dallas | Idaho…
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Easy Heirloom Tomato & Ricotta Pizza Recipe

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[1] Heirloom tomato and ricotta pizza. The recipe is below (photo © Southern Selects). [2] Fresh ricotta (photo © Murray’s Cheese). [3] Fresh ricotta can be molded into a cake for a nice presentation (photo © Good Eggs ). [4] A slice of ricotta salata cut from a wheel (photo © iGourmet). [5] Ricotta affumicata,…
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Chocolate Pots De Creme Recipe For National Pots De Creme Day

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[1] Chocolate pot de crème, a French chocolate custard (photo © Volpi Foods). [2] Chocolate pot de crème in a French pot de crème dish with a chantilly (whipped cream)(photo © Seduction Meals). [3] Chocolate pot de creme with modern garnishes: raspberries, cacao nibs, chantilly, and a side of amaretti (photo © World Market). [4]…
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How About A Countertop Water Filter For National Water Quality Month?

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[1] Press a button, fill your glass (all photos © Aquasana). [2] A small footprint on your kitchen counter. [3] Press once, and the water flows. [4] Fill a carafe or a pitcher. [5] No hands required. [6] Pour. [7] Enjoy.   In honor of National Water Quality Month each August, Aquasana, makers of water…
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