Alternative Salad Dressings to Bring That Much-Needed ‘Twang’ to Your Greens, Classic Foods That Were Discovered by Accident, and a lot More!
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Monday has just come to rear its angry head at all of us but that’s not reason enough to not have fun to start the week right. As you’re about to grab some grub, enjoying that mid-shift break, or just plain old taking a mental breather with a cup of dark coffee, here are some random food info bits to sink your teeth into.
Relax and enjoy this week’s food info bits to recharge and put a smile on your face.
Nebraskans and Their Love Affair With the Deep-Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese sandwiches are probably one of the snacktime staples that most of us have tried (unless you’re lactose intolerant). The taste of butter, the crunch of toasty bread, and the melted yellow goodness are lifted to the high heavens by dipping it in piping hot oil.
Read more here to get familiar with a Nebraskan food institution and how it gives a fresh take on an all-time snack food classic.
Accidentally Awesome Foods and Drinks That Were Discovered by Mistake
The culinary world is full of firsts. Where novel ways of presenting all-time classics to experimental takes on fusion dishes are all too many to count, the world of gastronomy also has its accidents. And, at times, these serendipitous circumstances have produced some of the classic foods and beverages we all know and love.
To know more about accidentally awesome foods that are welcome mistakes added to the food history books, read on and enjoy.
Marmite Fans Express Disgust When Finding Out About How It’s Made
Marmite is one of those foods that has snack fans divided all over the world. But a recent coverage by a new agency has shed some light on the whole process of making the salty spread. This has made some fans of Marmite second-guess their loyalty to this classic condiment.
Marmite may not be everyone’s cup of tea but read here to find out how it’s made and decide for yourself.
Have You Been Eating Sushi Wrong All This Time? It’s Time to Change That.
Food experts have recently compiled a set of rules that one has to follow when eating sushi. The level of dedication and tradition that goes into these awesome bites of a blindingly wide range of flavors gives this specific food more of an experience rather than just getting your fill.
Read more here to know more about this classic Japanese dish and the best way to enjoy it.
The ‘Champagne of Beers’ by Miller was Destroyed by Belgian Customs
Belgian Customs have recently destroyed 2,400 cans of US-brewed Miller High Life. This is because of their use of their product’s slogan ‘the Champagne of Beer’ which was seen by France’s Champagne Committee as an infringement of the protected designation of the region of Champagne in France.
With all these brews going down the drain, read on here to know more about the juicy details.
Salmonella-Contaminated Ground Cumin Has Big-Time Food Producer Rush for Recalls
Cumin is one of those spices that every Texan should have on their spice rack. But recent reports of contaminated ground cumin have been circulating and Lipari Foods has issued a wide recall of their branded spice. With distribution channels spread throughout multiple states, the food producer has indicated specifics to spot these contaminated tubs of cumin.
Read more here to know more about further developments in this food safety dilemma.
You Should Know How to Cook These Foods Because You Gotta Eat at Some Point, Right?
Professional chefs shed some light on the skills they have developed through the years and how everybody can use them as techniques when working on homemade dishes. From rice cooking techniques, and mashed potato hacks to tips and tricks when roasting vegetables, you’ll find this read to be quite educational and enlightening.
For tips, tricks, and learning the ropes when cooking homemade favorites, check out what these culinary professionals have to share.
Time to Dress Your Salad for the Occasion with These Alternative Dressing Options
There are just those meals that cannot be complete without a big bowl of fresh greens that have been generously drizzled with vinaigrette. But did you know that there are different types of dressing apart from your classic vinaigrette?
To get familiar with alternative dressing to source up your bow of greens, read on here and find out.
