If you are wary of eating cockles and mussels and have been put off by the chewy texture, then it is about time you turned to cockles. The cockle is a bivalve and lives in the muddy sands surrounded by cold salt water, but they are different from other marine mollusks. They are less briney…
Not all sausages are made the same. There are fresh, cured, smoked, and pre-cooked sausages, which are all delicious. However, the problem with sausages is that the best deals are always in big packs, where you get far more sausages than you can eat in one sitting. How do you store sausages long-term? Did you…
It’s that time of year when squash is abundant, and butternut squash is in demand. This versatile squash can be cooked with sugar and a little cinnamon to make a sweet dessert or used as a regular vegetable in savory dishes. But how long does it take for butternut squash to go bad? Did you…
Cilantro is one of those herbs you either love or hate. This aromatic herb with broad leaves can make the perfect garnish for savory dishes and work wonderfully well in green salads. But there is always a problem with leafy green herbs like cilantro; it just doesn’t last very long. You buy it, use it…
Have you ever wondered why some Tofu is better than others? It seems to be more meat textured and absorbs all the sauces. It’s because it has been frozen. Frozen Tofu changes the structure of this soybean curd and is coveted worldwide for its versatility as a food stable. But what happens if you freeze…
If you have this subtropical fruit in your local market or grocery store, it is a must-buy. The heart-shaped fruit is creamy and full of sweet goodness that you will enjoy. Sometimes the fries id white, and other times are flushed with a bright pink hue. But, there is always a question hanging over soft…
Steak is considered the king of meats, and many chefs will tell you the best way to cook a steak is to place it on the grill and do nothing else. But of course, when you have a grill party in the back year, there is always too much steak leftover, but what the heck…
The Longan, also known as the dragon’s eye, originated from Southeast Asia and is now cultivated all over the world where the climate allows. The fruit is cherry tomato size and has a delicious flavor profile somewhere between Lychee and rambutan. But, like many tropical fruits, does it last long? Did you know that the…
If you are familiar with a popular TV series about fishing for crab in the Bering sea, you may have been watching the snow crab on your plate being caught before your eyes. Snow crabs, similar to king crabs, are incredibly popular, and many of you tick into them and enjoy the sweet meat found…
For the past five decades, sashimi has grown in popularity in the US. The grade of fish is based on its fat content, which impacts its shelf life. If you are buying sashimi fish, you will likely be buying Yellow tail, part of the jackfish family, and tuna, including bluefin tuna. But how can it…