Pepperoni. We cannot speak of the rich, flavorful and thoroughly satisfying pepperoni without using the word "delicacy." Like other similar meats, pepperoni made its appearance on the American marketplace with the arrival of European immigrants. It all started in New York. As new immigrants established communities, they sought to maintain a sense of home and… Continue reading Of Pepperoni Curls… and An Appetizer Recipe
Category: Food Facts & Lore
Fricassee of Words – Take it With a Grain of Salt
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 – Take it With a Grain of Salt
Random Thoughts – Feb 23, 2013
We are civilized and technologically advanced. "Civilized" refers to having a highly developed society and culture showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement. A civilized culture is one that shows refinement in taste and manners. We hold our forks and knives just so, wipe the corner of our mouths as daintily as possible with our… Continue reading Random Thoughts – Feb 23, 2013
