Category: Food Holidays & More

FOOD 101: The History Of Jam, Jelly & Preserves

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We’ve already done a turn on the the history of peanut butter. Today it’s the history of jam and jelly. Before we start on its history, check out the different types of fruit spreads: not just jam, jelly, and preserves, but chutney, conserve, curd, fruit butter, and marmalade. The history of jam and preserves begins…
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RECIPE: Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles

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[1] A different kind of peanut butter and jelly sandwich (photo © Cait’s Plate). [2] You can also celebrate with peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies. Here’s the recipe (photo © Chef de Home). [3] Don’t want waffles? Here’s a special way to celebrate with a sandwich (photo © Jif).   April 2nd is National…
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Why Buy A Spiral Sliced Ham, What To Do With The Ham Bone & More

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Why do we eat ham at Easter? The answer is below. But eat we do! Smithfield sent THE NIBBLE its latest flavor, Smokehouse Reserve Baked Apple Spiced Spiral Sliced Ham (the flavor refers to the glaze packets that are included. Weighing in at more than five pounds, we served it last night at our monthly…
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