A Wise Investment?…. A Bit of History: I’ll wager you never guessed that financial information would be heading your way this week. However, I learned that experts predict the vegan yogurt market to grow almost 19% a year until 2027. Considering the market share was valued at $1.6 billion two years ago, this is not…
Ready, Set, Go… A Bit of History: When I was young, my Uncle Jeff would often bring over a plethora of fresh zucchini in the summertime. In return, I baked zucchini-walnut bread and delivered loaves to his home. This past week, my uncle stepped up his game and express mailed fresh morel mushrooms. My husband…
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 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,…
It Ends in a Gift Shop… A Bit of History: In previous posts, we discussed the history of sweet potatoes and BBQ sauce, therefore, today I decided to explore another ingredient. Since, a mustard-based sauce adds flavor and binds my Ultimate Veggie BBQ Burgers, it is the perfect focal point. While the Romans first used…
A Drupy Salad… A Bit of History: With over 200 varieties, plums grow on every continent except Antartica. In addition, historians believe plums number among the first human-cultivated fruits. Botanists classify plums as drupes or a stone fruit. While, a droopy salad never sounds appealing, my “drupy” recipe for Plum & Summer Vegetable Bulgur Salad…
A Twist on Southern Tomato Pie A Bit of History: Before moving to the Southeast portion of the US, pizza remained my only experience with any sort of tomato pie. However, in the South, tomato pie consists of a pie shell stuffed with tomatoes, cheese, and layered with mayonnaise. Mrs. Rose Welsh, of Maryland, authored…
You Can’t Beet These… A Bit of History: Back in the early 1970s, a “veggie burger” indicated a meat patty topped with a few token vegetables. However, in the early 1980s, changes appeared on the culinary horizon. While disputes rage over who deserves credit for the first veggie burger. Both the Smithsonian Magazine and Wikipedia,…
Frankly Speaking… A Bit of History: A bit of a debate rages about the origins of sausages, which of course are a precursor to processed hot dogs. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council site credits Homer’s Odyssey with mentioning sausages, thus dating them back to the 9th BC. On the other hand, historians credit…