Also visit our main website, TheNibble.com.
[1] Assorted chiles that are popular in U.S. kitchens (photo courtesy Melissa’s). [2] Cayenne chiles (photo courtesy Good Eggs). Wild chiles have been a part of the diet in the Americas since about 7500 B.C.E. While the first chile may have been domesticated in Bolivia, the oldest known traces of have been found in…
Continue reading “FOOD 101: Chile Or Chili or Chilli or…Pepper?”
It’s a happy day when we discover a new food. We discovered celtuce [photo #1] in our local Chinatown. There are a number of fruits and vegetables in Chinese cuisine that are unfamiliar to non-Chinese Americans. They move slowly into the hands of mainstream American chefs, and then trickle down to home cooks. One of…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Celtuce, Stem Lettuce”
[1] Mmm, mmm: black lentil chile with our favorite trimmings (photo courtesy Bittersweet Blog). [2] Black lentils (photo courtesy InHarvest). [3] Use black sesame seeds to garnish (photo courtesy NDTV). Thinking of how to get through the Super Bowl without packing in calories and cholesterol? Like chili as Super Bowl fare? This better-for-you vegan…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Blackout Sesame Chile”
Photo glossaries of more than 100 foods and beverages let you explore your favorites. Take a look!
Enjoy the often-surprising histories of 1000+ foods and beverages Dive in!