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Here are some of the European and American variations of pasta salad I have made over the years. While relatively easy to make, there are specific ways to make a… [Continue Reading]

The food nutrition label, now on nearly all packaged foods in the USA, is vital to making informed and healthy decisions regarding food. Here is some of what I look… [Continue Reading]

We all know alcohol is not the healthiest of drinks, but I do not think we know the extent of the dangers alcohol has introduced into our lives in general,… [Continue Reading]

Globally there are many cuisines, and each tells a story about a region, its land, plants, animals, and people. But I could never wrap my head around what an overall… [Continue Reading]

There are a lot of sources for tea available to drinkers in the Western world. There are specialty stores that sell one brand of tea, perhaps also teaware, and will… [Continue Reading]

Legumes are a class of vegetables that include beans, peas, and lentils. They are an affordable, nutritious, satiating, and sustainable protein source that can help us tackle raising food costs,… [Continue Reading]

This post is focusing on the spices, not herbs, that I keep on hand in my kitchen for cooking most American, Southern, Tex-Mex and “Americanized” international dishes. Spices are the… [Continue Reading]

All plants have some form of chemical or physical protection for themselves in their daily fight for survival. In food plants, some of those protections we may biologically experience as… [Continue Reading]

UNESCO has several lists promoting, or globally applauding various aspects of culture and the role of food. For instance, the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices, Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need… [Continue Reading]

I follow Maangchi and these recipes are based on hers. I have found her the easiest to follow, and with the best results. These are my favorite Korean dishes of… [Continue Reading]

My middle-eastern friend, Jackie, sent me a text following the Lebanon’s Best + Tasty Breakfasts post. She loved it and even sent a link to her mother. Then she suggested… [Continue Reading]

Our vegan friend, Kate, came to town with her mom as she is going to college nearby starting this Fall. She and her mom, who made the reservations, introduced us… [Continue Reading]

Mustard is one of the great condiments, in my humble opinion. My spouse and I always have a variety of mustards in our fridge and pantry. Yes, I can make… [Continue Reading]