Yes, Jellyfish Are Edible! Take A Bite! You May Like It!

November 3rd is World Jellyfish Day, so we wondered: Aside from the stinging nuisances, do jellyfish benefit humans in any way? The answer is yes! Several jellyfish species are edible and have been eaten in Asian cuisines, particularly in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, for more than a thousand years. Jellyfish have been around for…
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Gift Of The Day: The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook

  [1] The secret way to get anti-veggers to eat vegetables (all photos © Hekla Publishing). [2] Surprise: There’s kale hidden in this lemon mayonnaise sandwich spread or dip.     One of our friends has kids who refuse to eat vegetables. Another has a husband would grew up from a veg-hating kid to a…
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Gift Of The Day: Adopt A Turkey From Farm Sanctuary

Each November, The Nibble begins a month of “Gift Of The Day,” our recommendations for delicious holiday gifts. This year, we’re starting off with something a bit different. Whether or not you plan to eat turkey this Thanksgiving, you can “adopt” a turkey as a gift through Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project. Since 1986,…
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National Breadstick Day & The History Of The Breadstick

[1] Classic grissini (photo © iStock Photo). [2] The best snack or hors d’oevre with wine is an antipasto plate. Don’t forget the breadsticks (photo © Kelly Cline | iStock Photo). [3] Great crunch with a glass of wine or beer (photo Michael Steele | © The Nibble). [4] Pepperoni pizza dip with breadsticks. Here’s…
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For National Chicken-Fried Steak Day, A Recipe, History, & More

What’s for dinner? October 26th is National Chicken-Fried Steak, celebrating a beloved Southern and Southwestern comfort food comprising a beef cutlet that’s pan-fried in the manner of chicken. You take a tenderized piece of beef (usually a cheap, tough cut like cube steak or ), coat it in seasoned flour, dip it in egg or…
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