Archive for May 2014
Freezing fresh (or frozen) pea soup">Freezing fresh (or frozen) pea soup
Can I make pea soup using fresh or frozen peas and freeze it? Will it be smooth when it defrosts? I know split pea soup can be frozen. Ingredients simple -- stock, peas, shallots, herbs. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more14 Ideas To 'Change The World' That Were Better In Theory">14 Ideas To 'Change The World' That Were Better In Theory
If you've ever doubted the saying "the road to hell is paved with good intentions," then you're probably not paying close enough attention.
The world around us is filled with brilliant ideas to enact change for good. But then a little thing called... Read more
Why You Never See Ronald McDonald Eating McDonald's Food">Why You Never See Ronald McDonald Eating McDonald's Food
When Ronald McDonald was first introduced to America in the 1960s, he wore a magic belt that dispensed an endless supply of hamburgers.
But today, according to both food advocates and McDonald's CEO... Read more
This Edible Popcorn Bowl Just Changed Movie Night Forever">This Edible Popcorn Bowl Just Changed Movie Night Forever
Popcorn is one of those snacks that always sounds a little boring before you start eating it; but once you start, it becomes totally addictive. Whether it's slathered in butter and salt or coated in caramel, popcorn quickly becomes an unstoppable snack. Popcorn is... Read more
The Evolution Of Yogurt In 11 Sad Snapshots">The Evolution Of Yogurt In 11 Sad Snapshots
Yogurt, specifically the Greek variety, may be everywhere you turn today, but it wasn't always that way. These days, you can't escape the stuff if you try -- yogurt is everywhere, from our cereal to our baby food and even in... Read more
TGI Fridays Has Artisanal Food Trucks, And Everything Is Wrong With The World">TGI Fridays Has Artisanal Food Trucks, And Everything Is Wrong With The World
TGI Fridays is getting a makeover. On May 21, the chain launched a food truck tour called the "Summer of Fridays Road Tour," promoting its new "hand-crafted" menu.
The new... Read more
Overheated buttermilk = cheese?">Overheated buttermilk = cheese?
I was making a recipe for buttermilk mashed potatoes that called for about 1/2 cup of warm buttermilk. I was rushing around and doing several things at once, so I just threw the measuring cup in the microwave, set it for a minute, and then forgot about it for the...
Read moreIce cream pairing for molasses (Shoo Fly Pie)">Ice cream pairing for molasses (Shoo Fly Pie)
Hello all! I plan to try a shoo fly pie (its a molasses pie) dessert for my sister's birthday and I'd like to make homemade ice cream to go with it but I'm not sure what flavor to pair it with. So, why not come to my favorite site for advice!! Right now...
Read moreUse for chili mango">Use for chili mango
I found some dried, sugared chili mango at the store and had always wanted to try it. I do like it as is, but thought it might have a use in recipes like crystallized ginger does. But I'm at a loss for the flavor profile or types of dishes to...
Read moreSimple avocado sauce">Simple avocado sauce
I made this for crab cakes this weekend: 1-ripe avocado 1-scallion 1-clove garlic 1-T.sour cream 1- t softened butter 1/4 t ground cumin 1-t fresh lime juice few dashes hot sauce or cayenne pepper S&P to taste Have all ingredients at room temperature place everything in a small food processor and blend well I've made this before but not with the butter-it...
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