Category: International Foods

TIP OF THE DAY: Crunchy & Sophisticated, Japanese Rice Crackers As Cocktail Snacks

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People are coming over for drinks—just drinks. What should you serve as a nibble? Our favorite from-the-bag cocktail snack has got to be Japanese rice crackers, specifically the chic little rolls wrapped in seaweed. They’re called nori maki arare in Japanese: seaweed roll cracker. While we’ve never met a rice cracker we didn’t like—they are…
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National Chop Suey Day: What Is Chop Suey & The History Of Chop Suey

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August 29th is National Chop Suey Day. Many people refer to chop suey as a Chinese-American invention, like fortune cookies. But that’s a myth that keeps getting perpetuated. It came from China.     CHOP SUEY HISTORY Chop suey was first available to non-Chinese Americans in the mid-19th century, when Chinese restaurants began to appear…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try A Hummus Sandwich

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On whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita, a hummus sandwich is delicious and better for you. Photo by Night And Day Images | IST.   Looking for a healthier sandwich? Try a hummus sandwich. It has nutrition* galore, no cholesterol (unless you add cheese or turkey), lots of fiber and the versatility to pair…
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TOP PICK & TIP OF THE DAY: Set Up A Falafel Bar

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A nutritious, delicious plate of falafel, hummus and tabbouleh. Photo by J. Java | Fotolia.   If you’ve never had falafel, you’re in for a treat. If you’re already a falafel fan, this article will give you more ideas on how to enjoy the crunchy vegan fritters. As with Indian and Japanese cuisines and other…
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COOKING VIDEO: Delicious Homemade Falafel Recipe

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      Editor’s note: We regret that the producer of this video has discontinued it. Although not a video, here is a delicious falafel recipe. If you can’t find a local restaurant selling delicious falafel sandwiches, here’s a video that shows how easy they are to make at home. And here’s a falafel recipe…
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