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The Not So Secret History Of The Drive-Thru
Dining out got a new look in 1948, thanks to a 100-square foot burger shack perched next to a circular Baldwin Park, California, driveway. There, five cooks worked behind glass walls assembling take-out meals for motorists, lured by the a sign assuring “NO...
Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
If you're making it in a stove top pressure cooker or in a 8 quart or larger electric pressure cooker, you will likely need to increase the water. 1 to 2 tablespoons/15-30ml vegetable oil 4 pounds/2kg boneless pork shoulder, cut into two equal pieces 2...
Pressure Cooker Korean Beef Recipe
Serves 6 1/2 cup/125ml beef broth 1/3 cup/80ml reduced sodium soy sauce (we prefer Braggs Aminos) 1/3 cup/80ml brown sugar, packed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon/15ml sesame oil 1 tablespoon/15ml rice wine vinegar 1 thumb size knob freshly grated ginger 1...
Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
These keto-friendly spiced carrot muffins are moist and tender – and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Yield: 12 Muffins Ingredients: Muffins: 2 1/4 cups almond flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup All-Purpose...
American Tiramisu “Cheesecake” Recipe
1 (8 ounce/225g) package cream cheese 1 (3.4 ounce/96g) box instant French Vanilla pudding mix 1 1/2 cups/375ml milk 1 (8 ounce/225g) container Cool Whip, thawed 1 package crispy biscotti lady fingers 2 cups/500ml cooled strong brewed coffee* 1/4 cup/60ml dark cocoa...
Whitefish Greek Style Recipe
4 firm fish fillets ½ cup/125ml olive oil ¾ cup/180ml lemon juice 1 teaspoon/5ml chopped or whole mint ½ teaspoon/2ml salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml cayenne pepper ¼ cup/60ml/90g Greek olives cut in half Lemon wedges Butter a sheet pan. Blend the olive oil, lemon juice,...
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
ByPhilip Chrysopoulos The word “souvlaki” is synonymous with Greek food, whether the term refers simply to grilled meat on a small wooden skewer or the soft pita bread stuffed with meat, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, and French fries. Many would think...
Food For Thought: Your Diet And The Environment
LEARNING WITH FOOD, DELICIOUS! Educators everywhere can attest, if a lesson or activity involves snacks, students perk up with excitement. We rely on food to keep our bodies and minds strong and healthy, but not everyone understands where our food comes from....
Why Use the Nutrition Facts Label
Proper nutrition is essential at every stage of life. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages is a valuable tool to help people make more informed decisions about the nutritional content of the foods they plan to purchase and eat. The Nutrition...
Walnut Skordalia Recipe
Enjoy a traditional Greek dip known as walnut skordalia made with walnuts, stale bread and lots of garlic. Put it on your veggies, spread it on your wraps - once you've tasted this fantastic creation, you'll be making it again and again. It's easy to prepare...
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12th
Crispy bread and melted cheese. How can something that tastes so good be this simple? Welcome to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12! What’s the secret? We asked Aaron Christenson, the owner of a small Central Oregon restaurant which won a recent...
Eating Processed Meat Could Increase Dementia Risk, Researchers Say
Date:March 21, 2021Source:University of LeedsSummary:Eating processed meat has been linked with an increased risk of developing dementia, say researchers exploring a potential link between consumption of meat and development of dementia. Scientists from the...
Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
by LAUREN MIYASHIRO This is the story about another viral TikTok trend that I kinda sorted wanted to hate...but didn't. It's not that I didn't think the idea sounded delicious. It's just that the whole thing seemed too simple. Obviously roasting a block of feta with...
ChemMatters Infographic: Why Bacon Smells So Good
Bacon and eggs. A bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Bacon crumbles sprinkled over roasted Brussels sprouts. Even a doughnut topped with maple icing and, you may have guessed, bacon. Hungry yet? These are all food items that have one time or another been on...
Vegetable Tikka Masala Recipe
This is an “icebox” meal. By that we mean that you use what you have left over in your fridge. We like to include potatoes, but it is not a necessity. Serves 4-6 1 tablespoons/30ml olive oil 1 yellow onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons/10ml...
Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe: Iconic Irish Meal
Serves 6-8 2 pounds/1kg lean stewing beef 3 tablespoons/45ml oil 2 tablespoons/30ml flour salt to taste black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne 2 large onions (coarsely chopped) Optional: 1 large clove garlic (crushed) 2 tablespoons/30ml tomato puree (dissolved in 4...