Tuna sales in the US are through the roof. According to the National Fisheries Institute, Americans eat a staggering 1 billion pounds of canned and pouched tuna annually. To put this into perspective, only sugar and coffee surpass the tuna sales per foot of shelf space in the grocery store. But the burning question is,…
With the chicken industry in the US is worth approximately 44 billion US dollars, it is fair to assume that most of you are cooking chicken at least once a week, and with super size chickens, you may have leftovers that need to be stored. But when it comes to storing warm chicken, there is…
Cassava is a root that has been widely used throughout the tropics and Africa for millennia. Cassava is an excellent source of energy and is packed with essential nutrients. The cassava tuber is versatile and can make fantastic dishes, from satisfying savory foods to sweet desserts. But as the rest of the world catches on…
It has a hard spiny rind. It grows in abundance in Asian countries. Its smell has been described as rotting flesh, raw sewage, and even old gym socks. You either love it or hate it. It has to be durian fruit. Durian has made its way to the shores of the US, delighting the Asian…
Unless you have Asian heritage, seaweed is probably not on your shopping list. The closest most Americans come to eating seaweed is the dried version, also known as Nori, the dry seaweed sheets used in sushi rolls. But seaweed is a fantastic food and has many health benefits. It tastes great too. But how long…
You may have passion fruit-scented candles in your home but possibly not the fruit. The fruit smells and tastes even better if you think the candles smell great. This hard-shelled fruit is roughly the size of a golf ball and baseball for larger passion fruit. Passion fruit is somewhat of an enigma to many shoppers….
The egg roll originates from Asia but has become stable in many homes throughout America. They are quick to eat, always tasty, and pair perfectly with dips. This super convenient appetizer has gained a lot of traction in the market, but there is a burning question, how long do they last when raw or cooked?…
Americans just love to eat crustaceans, and the Dungeness crab delivers on flavor and quantity of meat, making the Dungeness crab a family favorite. The Dungeness crab business is worth around 180 million USD each year, and with the crabs becoming a little harder to catch due to regulations, they will get more expensive. So…
Spring rolls are a multi-billion dollar industry, and who doesn’t love a spring roll as an appetizer or as part of the main dish? If you buy spring rolls from the takeaway or the grocery store or even make them yourself, there is always one burning question: How long will these tasty wraps last before…
If you have not tried jackfruit, you are missing out. It’s a beautiful tropical fruit that grows to enormous dimensions. You can tell when it’s ripe by its fruity odor. The fruit of the jackfruit is known as Arils. Arils have a big seed that is also edible. But does jackfruit spoil like a lot…