A Wise Investment?…. A Bit of History: I’ll wager you never guessed that financial information would be heading your way this week. However, I learned that experts predict the vegan yogurt market to grow almost 19% a year until 2027. Considering the market share was valued at $1.6 billion two years ago, this is not…
Basil, Garlic, & Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce Above the Salt… A Bit of History: Salt plays an integral role throughout history with so many interesting avenues to explore. As many of us know, humans require salt (sodium chloride) for fluid maintenance and muscle and nerve function. In addition, salt’s ability to preserve food, provided a…
A Unique Fresh Fruit Delivery… A Bit of History: In previous posts, I covered some of the interesting historical facts about figs. Therefore, today I will focus on the history of pecans for my Creamy Toasted Pecan Dressing. However, I could not resist sharing one fun fig fact. Female rhinoceros hornbill birds enjoy a very…
With Miso Glazed Butternut Squash Sandwich & Roasted Garlic Spread La Habana Ooh Na Na! A Bit of History: Habanero peppers take their name from Havana (La Habana), Cuba. According to many sources, the spicy peppers exited the Port of Havana on trading vessels. While, habaneros do not play an important role in Cuban cuisine,…
Easy Smoked Pineapple Salsa A Bit of History Nothing pleases me more than a tasty new recipe and some interesting food facts. Today’s post nailed both criteria for me. While researching information for my Easy Smoked Pineapple Salsa post, I discovered pineapples boast a secret superpower: regeneration. Soak the the top portion of the pineapple…
Taco Tuesdays…a Complicated History A Bit of History: Every week when Tuesday comes up I remember the alliterative phrase “Taco Tuesday” and contemplate what we will be eating that week. My family loves veggie tacos, especially accompanied with salsa and guacamole. Fortunately, I love making a variety of salsas, and this Smoky & Spicy Tomato…
And Then There Were Four… A Bit of History: After living in South Carolina for 14 years, I finally realized how deficient my knowledge surrounding BBQ sauce is. While hotly debated, most BBQ experts and websites recognize at least six main types of regional BBQ sauces. South Carolina proudly crafts four of these main sauce…
For Courage & Valor… A Bit of History: Dill appears throughout history as a remedy, in culinary uses, to ward off witchcraft, and even given to Roman gladiators to evoke courage and valor. According to the Herb Society of America, Egyptians documented the use of dill in medicine nearly 5,000 years ago. In addition, archeologists…
You Can’t Beet These… A Bit of History: Back in the early 1970s, a “veggie burger” indicated a meat patty topped with a few token vegetables. However, in the early 1980s, changes appeared on the culinary horizon. While disputes rage over who deserves credit for the first veggie burger. Both the Smithsonian Magazine and Wikipedia,…
“There & Back Again” for Hobbit Cake A Bit of History: I freely admit that I eat like a hobbit! While I don’t quite fit in all 7 daily hobbit meals, I do give it a solid go. The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings have consistently topped my favorite book list since childhood….