Marsala wine can be served before a meal as an aperitif and after one as a digestif. Sweet Marsala is also often enjoyed as a dessert wine, commonly paired with chocolates and other decadent chocolate-based desserts. So, in other words, it’s a versatile fortified wine. And you may be wondering if it’s just as multipurpose…
One of the most popular cooking wines is Marsala. So much so that it’s a common ingredient in many Italian-American dishes, and spearheading the long list is chicken Marsala. Whether you prefer Marsala wine as a sipping drink or a sauce-making essential, getting to know it on a deeper level is key to appreciating it…
It is said that you will probably ingest rice weevils — adults, larvae and eggs alike — at least once in your lifetime. It doesn’t matter whether or not rice is a staple in your diet since those tiny bugs can infest a variety of grain products. Worry not because rice weevils are not known…
Some people stay away from using the phrase “hors d’oeuvres” for fear of pronouncing it incorrectly and running the risk of sounding uncultured. But then there are also those that steer clear of serving them altogether for fear of doing it all wrong and flushing money down the drain instead of making the event extra…
One look and it’s plain to see that dates are like raisins on steroids. And it’s exactly because of this why some people are intimidated by them. Can they be snacked on and used for cooking purposes just like raisins? Types of Date Fruits More than 200 varieties of dates exist. While they come in…
Did you know that more than 95% of wasabi served at sushi restaurants is made from horseradish and some other ingredients and does not even have wasabi in them? Just like wasabi, horseradish packs a punch. And if you are planning on adding horseradish to your diet as store-bought or homemade prepared horseradish, keep reading….
As someone who plans on becoming a part of the culinary industry, you will have to start somewhere. And an indispensable part of the humble beginnings of career persons is receiving starting salaries during the first few weeks or months of employment until they are able to prove they are worthy of getting median salaries….
Mmmm…apple pie! That good ol’ American dessert evokes images of summer picnics and Thanksgiving feasts. But sometimes, diving into a slice of homemade apple pie may leave you with a nagging sense of guilt as you wonder if it’s a healthy choice. While there is no denying that it’s good for the senses, you can’t…
Menudo Mix, Hibiscus, Cumin Seed… tiny clear, cellophane packets of these spices hang on racks in supermarkets and Latin markets throughout the southwest, and wherever large Latin communities shop. Sealed with a paper label noting their contents, usually printed in Spanish and English, the packets are more affordable than those in the traditional spice aisle….
Fermented foods are some of the healthiest on the planet. That’s because they are packed with good bacteria that offer an assortment of benefits, from improved digestion, bolstered immune system to lifted mood. One very good example of fermented food is sauerkraut. Although it can be consumed on its own or added to salads, deviled…