Also visit our main website, TheNibble.com.
Black garlic. Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE. Black garlic was was developed about 10 years ago by a company in Korea, and has been available to American chefs for about two years. But until recently, it hasn’t been easy for consumers to find it. Now it’s popping up at specialty food stores and…
Continue reading “PRODUCT: Black Garlic”
From its dawn, mankind has sought herbs and spices to flavor food and to cure ills. Ancient travelers brought them back from foreign lands. Given the long and treacherous journey, imported spices and herbs were costly, beyond the reach of the common man. Some spices were often used as currency: 3,000 pounds of peppercorns, the…
Continue reading “FOOD FACTS: The Difference Between Herbs & Spices”
Today is Herbs & Spices Day, the day to expand your repertoire beyond the familiar garlic, oregano and paprika. • Check out the fresh herbs in the produce section of your market, and make dinner tonight with something new. You can season dishes or snip herbs into your salad. • Browse the spice racks and…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Herbs & Spices Day”
This is not your friend. Photo by Ramon Gonzalez | SXC. Salt (sodium chloride) helps prevent food spoilage by drawing out moisture, where bacteria grow and kills existing bacteria that might cause spoiling. Salt also helps to disguise metallic or chemical aftertastes and provides a recognizable flavor when other ingredients fail to (the next time…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Salt Alert ~ Read The Labels”
There’s a science to using fresh herbs. You have to know what category they fall into: delicate or hearty. This refers not to the flavor, but to the sturdiness of the plant and thus its durability in cooking. Delicate herbs (basil, chives, cilantro, dill and parsley, for example) are generally chopped, snipped, or torn and…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Using Delicate Versus Hearty Fresh Herbs”
Your ultimate food lover’s dictionary packed full of the tastiest information. Take a look!
Learn about the history Of 1,000+ Favorite Foods & Beverages Let’s explore the history of your favorie goods together. Let the journey begin!
