Category: Food Facts – Food History

Basque Cheesecake Recipe & The History Of Basque Cheesecake

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We are a devotee of cheesecake, and haven’t yet found a good Basque cheesecake in our home town. Even the slice we had at the gourmet Spanish market owned by a prominent chef we admire was bland. July 30th is National (and International) Cheesecake Day. No time like the present to create this drool-worthy dessert.…
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Easy, Yummy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers – Tenders – Strips

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[1] No boring flour here: These fingers have a terrific breading of corn flakes and chopped pecans (photo © Taste Of Home). [2] Pecans are a great crust for chicken, but if you prefer, you can use your nut of choice. Macadamias? Pistachios? (photo © Schermer Pecans). [3] Corn Flakes are our favorite coating for…
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Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich & The Difference Between Rolls & Buns

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We often come across a debate about if a hot dog (or burger) is a sandwich. Now that it’s National Hot Dog Month, let’s settle it. Yes, the hot dog is a sandwich, as is the burger, taco, and burrito. A sandwich is defined as bread with filling. It can be any type of bread,…
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America’s Top 10 Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese History

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We’re celebrating National BLT Day today, July 22nd, with the Cheddar, bacon, and tomato for lunch and a luxury version, a lobster BLT with Gruyère, for dinner. Which got us to thinking: Is the BLT our favorite sandwich? Actually, its big brother, the club sandwich, topped with turkey or chicken—has an edge. So we decided…
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It’s National Hand Roll Day. Who Invented The Hand Roll?

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  [1] Maguro uzura no tamago temaki, or maguro uzura for short. Maguro means tuna, uzura means quail, and tamago means egg. Maki means roll, te means hand roll; thus, temaki (photo © Jungsik). [2] Salmon cucumber is a popular temaki. Avocado is often substituted for the cucumber (photos #2, #3, and #4 © Maki…
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