Fooding Archives - Page 19 of 26

Food history: gazpacho

Whether served in a glass or a bowl, gazpacho is a refreshing and healthy sip of summer.

June 5, 2014

Difference between: barbecuing and grilling

Note: Although originally published in June, 2014 this article was thoroughly revamped and updated in May, 2020.

Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between barbecuing and grilling. Several, actually.

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June 4, 2014

Food history: edible flowers

Flowers: They’re not just for smelling.

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May 29, 2014

Difference between: brining and curing

Brining and curing – they’re both ancient methods of preserving food, that can also be used to infuse flavor. So, what’s the difference?

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May 28, 2014

Food history: farmers markets

There are farmers markets all over the world. In our country alone, the number of markets has risen significantly over the past few decades. Where did they originate?

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May 22, 2014

Difference between: rhubarb and Swiss chard

Rhubarb and Swiss chard – they’re both leafy red stalks of vegetables. So, what’s the difference?

Although I don’t set out to make the Difference Between posts a competition, inevitably sometimes there’s a winner. And this is one of those times.

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May 21, 2014

In the movie Runaway Bride, Julia Roberts’ character realizes that she has “liked” her eggs however her fiance-at-the-time liked them. In one fantastic scene she makes every type of egg there is to determine what her true preference is.

The verdict? “I love eggs Benedict. I hate every other kind.”

That may be taking it a bit too far, but I do absolutely adore eggs Benedict. Next to the Reuben sandwich, I would say it’s actually my favorite meal of all time.