What Is Agrodolce And How Do You Make It? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/April 12, 2022 4:30 pm EST The Italian iteration of a sweet and sour sauce, agrodolce is the distillation of numerous flavors, each hitting the palate simultaneously. Part condiment, part compote, and part sauce, agrodolce can be used in a myriad of ways, acting as anything from the base of a braising liquid to a final drizzle over the top of a dish....
What You Need To Know About The Bantam Bagels Recall Damascus Bakery By Lauren Cahn/March 15, 2022 1:55 pm EST Bagel lovers know that the absolute best bagels come fresh, not frozen. But that’s not always convenient. What is almost always convenient, however, is a nice box of frozen bagels that you can store in your freezer and heat up whenever the craving strikes. What’s even more convenient is if your frozen bagels have their schmear on the inside....
Why Father’s Day Is ‘Emotionally Complex’ For Andrew Zimmern Alex Goodlett/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/June 19, 2022 12:43 pm EST Despite all evidence to the contrary (see: our fixation on seasonal Frappuccinos, national eating contests, the “Transformers” franchise), human beings are emotionally complex creatures. And some of the greatest emotional depths to mine involve family ties. The relationships that molded us as children have the potential to heavily impact the way we see ourselves as adults until such a time that we potentially procreate and invariably continue the cycle of shaping our own kids in new ways....
Why One Restaurant Owner Asked Customers For 1-Star Reviews fizkes/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 20, 2022 11:55 am EST Whether you’re looking for a quality hotel, a good place to have dinner, or somewhere new to shop, you probably look at others’ reviews. In general, people lean toward businesses with higher ratings and positive reviews because we want the best possible chance of receiving good service. However, reviews might not always be trustworthy....
Why Reddit Is Comparing Aldi To An Alternate Universe 1000 Words/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Aug. 29, 2022 1:54 pm EST People have said a lot of things about the supermarket chain Aldi over the years. Many people don’t realize that it’s been gracing the United States since 1976. In some states, it’s a relatively new feature to their grocery shopping experience. While the chain was started by the Albrecht brothers in Germany in 1946, it now has a worldwide presence in over 20 countries (via The Conversation)....
Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Oven For Pre-Cooked Seafood Poring Studio/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/June 23, 2022 7:57 am EST Billions of people rely on seafood as a daily protein source, per Sustainable Fisheries, and there are many different ways to cook it. Be that as it may, it is also easy to spoil seafood with incorrect preparation methods. Seafood is often delicate and requires minimal cooking, per The Healthy Fish. One of the most common mistakes people make when cooking fish is overcooking it, rendering it tough and tasteless....
10 Best Substitutes For Green Onions Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: May 10, 2022 9:24 am EST Often confused with leeks, chives, and shallots, green onions are a tasty, versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed cooked or raw. They’re great in everything from a classic street taco to a bowl of Vietnamese soup to an omelet or a potato. They’re also technically the same thing as scallions, according to Escoffier Online. Green onions are hearty and easy to grow, able to be cultivated in soil or even grown hydroponically....
Aldi’s New Frozen Treat Is Made For Hot Summer Days tete_escape/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 4, 2022 10:28 am EST Popsicles are one of the coolest elements of summer. Whether you buy them at your local grocer or make your favorite ice pops at home, you know they will be happily consumed by young and old. After all, who doesn’t enjoy sucking on a sweet treat to beat the heat on those warm, sun-filled days?...
Daphne Oz Has An Important Rule When Cutting Asparagus Jennifer Graylock/Getty By Karen Hart/May 11, 2022 10:18 am EST Spring is in full force, which means only one thing for veggie lovers: It’s asparagus season. Don’t fight it. We know you’ve been waiting, OK, pining for it all winter. As The Spruce Eats notes, asparagus is at its best from February to June, and it hits its peak in April and May....
Easy Baked Cod Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 6, 2022 10:51 am EST Cod is a very versatile whitefish, and it’s famous on both sides of the Atlantic. In England, it is most commonly used for that familiar British signature meal: fish and chips. In America, the popularity of cod is evidenced by, among other things, the fact that Cape Cod was named by a captain after catching a large load of said fish nearby....
Easy Cold Brew Coffee Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 29, 2022 4:36 pm EST In the mornings when you are dragging and need more than a standard cup of coffee, we’d recommend serving up a glass of cold brew coffee. Recipe developer and health coach, Miriam Hahn, notes that “there is a little more caffeine in cold brew than regular coffee because you are using more beans per cup....
Easy Simple Syrup Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 2:57 pm EST When you’re making cocktails, mocktails, or a number of other drinks, you may run across an ingredient called “simple syrup,” and you may wonder: What’s so simple about it? Sure, you may be able to find a commercially produced version of the stuff (typically near other alcohol mixers). However, simple syrup is something that’s actually at its best if you make it yourself....
National Chili Day 2022: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals JLMcAnally/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:49 pm EST Even though February is a short month, it’s packed with food holidays. National Today lists at least one holiday for every day in February, including National Pizza Day on Feb. 9, National Margarita Day on Feb. 22, and National Chili Day on Feb. 24. As the blogger behind a similar food holiday aggregator, Foodimentary, admitted to the San Antonio Current, many of these holidays are made up — but that doesn’t mean they’re not fun to celebrate....
New Study Reveals How Extra Cups Of Coffee Could Be Good For You jazz3311/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 25, 2022 10:34 pm EST For many of us, having a cup (or more) of coffee is the only way to greet the morning and to get you through the day. And, per HealthDay, because java does have some impact on your heart rhythms, there have always been questions about how good it actually is for you....
Read This Before Buying Recalled Food Online Michail Petrov/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 15, 2022 3:34 pm EST Before you probably even began reading this, you saw the headline and wondered, “What sort of situation am I in where I consider buying recalled food?” While there’s no logical situation in which you’ll find yourself craving a can of tuna that was recalled for being a breeding ground for bacteria, for example, you’d be surprised to know that there are some people with a bizarre, sometimes morbid hobby....
The Best Hand Mixers In 2022 Jasminka M/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/July 5, 2022 4:10 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We sure have come a long way since the times when old-fashioned manual hand mixers were common. Gone are the days of hand whisking and beating our way to perfectly peaked meringues and creamed butter. Instead, technology has made it so much easier to achieve impeccable results every time....
The Best Way To Make Sun Tea, According To Science Evgeniya369/Shutterstock By Claire Schuh/July 6, 2022 2:22 pm EST As it turns out, the best way to make “sun tea” — tea that’s brewed in the heat of the sun and then cooled to be enjoyed over ice — doesn’t actually involve the sun at all. Though there’s certainly an Insta-worthy elegance to leaving your tea out on the porch to brew, the truth is that it’s actually safer to let the work be done inside....
The Biggest Difference Between Dirty Sodas And Italian Sodas ArmadilloPhotograp/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/May 13, 2022 3:14 pm EST Few things are as refreshing as an icy Italian soda on a warm summer’s day. Not only do they quench your thirst, but they come in oh so many flavors, not to mention a whole rainbow of vivid, colorful hues. Enter their not-so-pretty cousin, the “dirty soda.” A rebel that doesn’t care how dazzling it looks....
The Colorful Cereal That’s Sparking An Important Conversation Buntovskikh Olga/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/June 1, 2022 10:47 am EST What do cereal and sex education have in common? Well, when it comes to sex education, there’s always womb for improvement, even if it’s in the form of food. Menstrual wellness company Intimina has released a new cereal in a bid to spark conversation about periods and menstrual health, according to Metro....
The Foods Stanley Tucci Can’t Live Without David M. Benett/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/May 27, 2022 12:38 am EST If you only know Stanley Tucci as an actor, you’re definitely missing out — while Tucci is undoubtedly talented in that regard, having appeared in a wide variety of films from comedies to dramas, the entertainment industry isn’t the only thing he’s passionate about. He’s also earned quite the reputation as a foodie, and has pursued several projects in relation to that interest....
