Sauerkraut versus kimchi: Let’s break down the difference between these two types of fermented cabbage.
Author: Erin Nudi
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The Christmas lemons experiment
This past Christmas I tried something new – I gave the female members of my family canned preserved lemons.
My husband thought I was nuts, for not the first or last time.
“I was really concerned when you told me you were giving people lemons,” were his exact words.
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Food history: fondue
I remember eating fondue often for dinner as a kid, but I feel like it has really gone by the wayside. I haven’t eaten it in years, never think to serve it at home, and I never come across recipes on Pinterest.
The Melting Pot restaurant, which I have never been to, seems to be the only one trying to bring this iconic dish back.
Let’s find out where fondue came from.
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Difference between: currants and raisins
The difference between currants and raisins is more complex than one would at first assume.
Let’s check it out.
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Food history: chicken noodle soup
Both chicken soup and noodle soup have been around for centuries, but it was Campbell’s who really brought the two together, culminating in the now famous chicken noodle soup.
But the name itself was an accident.
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Difference between: croque monsieur and croque madame
This is a nice quick one folks! The difference between croque monsieur and croque madame.
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Snapshot: celtuce
Celtuce is the new, cool vegetable on the food scene. Who knows – maybe it’ll become the next kale.
Let’s take a quick peek at what this food item is all about.
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Food history: Bolognese sauce
These days, Bolognese sauce basically translates to any meat pasta sauce, but it used to have a more specific definition.
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I’m opting out of my usual “Food History” post this week.
Instead, we’re going to have a little Erin history.
I’d like to share some personal thoughts in lieu of the New Year. I’m reflecting upon the most exciting one of my life so far, 2014 – and the years leading up to it. And, what my New Years resolution will be for 2015.
So, what can I say. . .
