Category: Food Facts – Food History

Reddi-Wip Whipped Cream: Zero Sugar, Non-Dairy & Barista

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We admit to being a Reddi-Wip fan. The last time we looked, there were four varieties: Original, Fat Free, Extra Creamy and Chocolate. But now, the brand calls these four flavors the Classics. Reddi-Wip is on top of all the food and beverage trends. Now, beyond the Classics, there are:     NEW (TO US)…
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Gnocchi Potato Salad Recipe (Or Is It Pasta Salad?)

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Is it potato salad or is it pasta salad? It’s both: a pasta salad made from potato gnocchi. The next time someone asks you to bring the potato salad to a gathering, surprise them with this recipe. The recipe is below.     WHAT ARE GNOCCHI If you’re not familiar with gnocchi, it’s an Italian…
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Prosecco & Prosecco Rose Wine For National Prosecco Day

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[1] Prosecco is an ideal summer wine. It is made in both traditional white and rosé varieties; we prefer rose every time (photos #1, #2 and #4 © Guinigi Wines). [2] Some people like the old-style “sherbet Champagne” glasses instead of flutes; but the wide surface area enables the bubbles to escape more quickly. [3]…
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Blended Wensleydale Cheese From Aldi: Fun Flavored Cheeses

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[1] The Emporium Selection Summer Alcohol Cheese Collection trio from Aldi. There’s more about it below (photo © Aldi). [2] Wenslydale lends itself to blending with fruit. Here, a mango-flavored variety (not part of the Aldi collection—photo © iGourmet). [3] For a sublime Wensleydale experience, it doesn’t get better than Old Roan Wensleydale (photos #3,…
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What Are Huckleberries & How To Use Them

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You may think that only Huck Finn was named Hucklebery. But BabyNames.com actually lists Huckleberry as “ primarily a male name of American origin that means Sweet Berry.” Most of the fruits we enjoy today were brought to America from Europe. North America’s native fruits* are a selection of berries: blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, cranberries,…
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