Americans consume over nine pounds of pickles per year. That's over 26-billion pickles. Earlier today, on our Facebook page, we mentioned bacon... again. Turns out bacon lovers typically love pickles too, so let's talk about that. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, pickles are technically a “fruit of the vine,” because they have seeds, but… Continue reading Pickles – Part 1 – Fruit Of The Vine
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A Brief History Of Appetizers… Or Is That Hors D’oeuvre?
The dishes we serve prior to the main course are designed to whet the appetite and set the tone for the meal. They occupy the mind and belly while dining guests wait for the centerpiece that will satisfy their hunger to the fullest. You might be familiar for the French name for appetizers: Hors d’oeuvre.… Continue reading A Brief History Of Appetizers… Or Is That Hors D’oeuvre?
Fricassee of Words – Say Cheese!
Fricassee: Meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy. Fricassee of Words: Musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play, with occasional bits and pieces of kitchen jargon too. Don't stir the pot, go fry an egg, two eggs in a basket are better than one hen in the bush... you get the picture by… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – Say Cheese!
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