How often do you pick up dragon fruit from the store? Probably not that often but this fruit is delicious. The fruit comes from tropical climates and grows on what looks like a spindly cactus. Dragon fruit is full of surprising goodness and even has prebiotics to help with gut health, not to mention it…
Dumplings go back to the 13th century when dumplings were food for peasants. The dumpling wrapper would act as a perseverative for the limited meat that was available. Today’s dumplings can be bought from the takeaways as a quick snack or from the groceries store as part of your Chinese-themed meal for family and friends….
Beloved spaghetti in America is a staple of many homes. It is delicious, filling, and affordable. Marinara spaghetti sauce has to be top of the list for store-bought and homemade sauces. But for busy families, store-bought marinara sauce is always in the kitchen cabinet, ready for that unexpected guest. But how long does it last?…
Pho came to the US in the mid-seventies after the fall of Saigon. A handful of Pho restaurants emerged and have steadily grown to where the market is today. An explosion of pho lovers across the US. There are Pho outlets in most major cities across the country and even further afield through Europe. Did…
Persimmons have so many health benefits, but you rarely see this fruit in the grocery store or farmers’ market, but when you do, be sure to buy persimmons. They are incredible fruits. Persimmons help with hypertension and are excellent for diabetes, and they make a good snack that is full of fiber and will keep…
Loved by romantics in the hope of its aphrodisiac effect, there is a lot to this bivalve mollusk. Do you worry about eating oysters? The truth is there have been more recalls on butter, peanut butter, and eggs than there have even been on oysters. If you love seafood, there has never been a better…
A lot of people are put off eating lobster at home. Not many of you are used to dealing with a live creature from the depths that resembles a sea monster that can inflict a heft pinch if he gets you. But don’t be put off. We can all have doubts in the kitchen, especially…
Crawfish is a favorite among Americans and Asians. With millions of pounds of crawfish being harvested and sold every year in the US, it’s hardly surprising that with a short season for harvesting crawfish, more people want to know the best way to store these delicious crustaceans so they can be enjoyed throughout the summer….
Is the egg roll Chinese or American? The debate continues as egg rolls are becoming a popular snack worldwide. The delicious egg roll can be a little filling, but it is the perfect entree when you have guests over. The origins of the humble egg roll point towards Asia, and why not? However, there is…
It’s got ten legs, a hard shell, and lives in the ocean? It has to be a crab. There are many types of different crabs, but one of the sweetest and most succulent is the blue crab. But when you catch crabs, you don’t want just one. You want them by the bucket load, which…