Basil, Garlic, & Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce Above the Salt… A Bit of History: Salt plays an integral role throughout history with so many interesting avenues to explore. As many of us know, humans require salt (sodium chloride) for fluid maintenance and muscle and nerve function. In addition, salt’s ability to preserve food, provided a…
A Unique Fresh Fruit Delivery… A Bit of History: In previous posts, I covered some of the interesting historical facts about figs. Therefore, today I will focus on the history of pecans for my Creamy Toasted Pecan Dressing. However, I could not resist sharing one fun fig fact. Female rhinoceros hornbill birds enjoy a very…
A Cauldron or Bis Cuites? A Bit of History: While conducting research, I wondered what defines a soup as a bisque or a chowder? Both tasty concoctions boast a creamy soup as the final result; however, they do have a few key differences. Chefs blend a bisque until they reach a smooth, silky texture. On…
With Miso Glazed Butternut Squash Sandwich & Roasted Garlic Spread La Habana Ooh Na Na! A Bit of History: Habanero peppers take their name from Havana (La Habana), Cuba. According to many sources, the spicy peppers exited the Port of Havana on trading vessels. While, habaneros do not play an important role in Cuban cuisine,…