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Tomatoes are genetically altered to improve flavor and shelf life. Photo courtesy WholeSoyCo.com. What are GMOs, and why should you care? GMOs, genetically modified organisms, are plant and animal organisms that have been created through gene-splicing, a biotechnology technique also known as genetic engineering (GE). This relatively new science allows DNA from one species…
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Fluffernutter sandwiches require bread plus two fillings: peanut butter and marshmallow creme. Peanut butter was invented in 1890 but not mainstreamed in America until 1908 (see the history of peanut butter). Marshmallow, on the other hand, dates back to ancient Egypt, and marshmallow sauces were popular in the early 20th century (see marshmallow history). A…
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[1] The classic New York egg cream. The recipe is (photo © Russ & Daughters). The egg cream recipe. > The history of the egg cream. Elsewhere on The Nibble: > The year’s 24 non-alcoholic beverage holidays (including juice and soft drinks). > The year’s 16+ milk and cream holidays. [7] In earlier times,…
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What better way to celebrate National Coffee Day, September 29th, than by adding some coffee liqueur to your coffee? You might not want to drink it for breakfast, but any Kahlua cocktail is a terrific after-dinner drink, rich enough to be served instead of dessert. Kahlúa, the word‘s largest coffee liqueur brand, suggests these two…
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Add the right fruit sorbet to the right sparkling wine: delicious! (photo © Domaine Chandon). September is California Wine Month. The first sustained California vineyard was planted in 1779 by Franciscan missionaries, at Mission San Juan Capistrano (in southern California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego). The first documented imported vines (from Europe)…
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