The Japanese have often been viewed as the villains in the harvesting of the ocean because of multiple short-sighted practices. For example, their practice of harvesting virtually all of the available krill in major feeding areas (to add a shine to face cream) means that the life that is larger and needs krill to survive … Continue reading China’s search for protein grows
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Which one? Blender, food processor, immersion blender?
I've always gone on instinct based on decades of using primarily a food processor and immersion blender. Instinctively I've always known that fluids and the food processor didn't mix -- but this explains why. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/blender-vs-food-processor/? Blender vs. Food Processor: When to Use Which for What Whether it's soups, salad dressings, or sauces, learn which appliance … Continue reading Which one? Blender, food processor, immersion blender?
Is nothing healthy any more? Seltzer
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/02/the-sad-truth-about-seltzer/433947/? The Sad Truth About Seltzer The delightful little bubbles in La Croix and Perrier are kind of bad for your teeth.Olga Khazan February 1, 2016 Quinn Dombrowski / Flickr There are things people know in their hearts to be true, that they nonetheless hope are not true. This is a story about one such … Continue reading Is nothing healthy any more? Seltzer
Non-dairy ice cream that tastes good
Non-Dairy Ice Cream That's Actually Delicious We couldn’t tell that we weren’t eating the real thing. By Kenny Gould, and Liz Provencher Updated on 7/16/2020 at 5:12 PMMAITANE ROMAGOSA/THRILLIST Human adults aren't supposed to drink milk. You'd never know it by the amount of yogurt, milk, coffee creamers, and other dairy-filled treats that fill our fridges, but … Continue reading Non-dairy ice cream that tastes good
Will you get the most from your holiday hot dog?
I've always sliced open hot dogs when heating them but often get questions if someone else is there. This is a great explanation. https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/butterfly-your-hot-dogs-article You Should Absolutely Be Butterflying Your Hot Dogs By Kendra Vaculin June 25, 2020 Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton Recently I came across a tweet … Continue reading Will you get the most from your holiday hot dog?
15 different ways to add peanut butter to your foods
Some of these are familiar, but certainly not all. If the recipe links don't show, just click thru to the underlying article. https://www.mashed.com/25629/15-interesting-ways-never-thought-use-peanut-butter/ 15 interesting ways you never thought to use peanut butterBy Jennifer En/Sept. 24, 2016 5:27 pm EDT/Updated: March 16, 2017 10:28 am EDT If it's wrong to wake up with peanut butter … Continue reading 15 different ways to add peanut butter to your foods
How fast food restaurants will change
https://www.eatthis.com/things-you-wont-see-fast-food-restaurants/ Things You'll Never See in Fast Food Restaurants Ever Again It's possible that, once the shelter-in-place order lifts, you won't be able to find these items in popular chains. By Cheyenne Buckingham May 1, 2020 The way we go out to eat will have to change for many months once the mandated quarantine lifts … Continue reading How fast food restaurants will change
Unexpected items that chefs freeze
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/unexpected-items-chefs-freeze 16 Unexpected Items Chefs Always Freeze From Doritos to butter. By Clarissa Buch Updated December 16, 2019 Advertisement Save FB Tweet You probably never thought to freeze avocados or a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos. But these chefs say you should. Here’s why. Mitshu/Getty Images Cool Ranch Doritos "Fishing in South Texas as a … Continue reading Unexpected items that chefs freeze
A way to get at the last of the peanut butter (maybe)
I love peanut butter -- Jif only, please -- so saw this article with a smile. Unfortunately, I can only get it to work if the jar is rather warm. Will you have better luck? https://www.mashed.com/219474/the-peanut-butter-jar-hack-you-never-knew-you-needed/ The peanut butter jar hack you never knew you neededBy Megan Scott/June 19, 2020 12:51 pm EDT/Updated: June 19, … Continue reading A way to get at the last of the peanut butter (maybe)
As a public service, Jimmy Kimmel’s Pasta Tina — video and recipe
You may or may not have been fortunate enough to catch the video of Jimmy Kimmel preparing a pasta/bean dish for his children. It suddenly appeared on my screen (who knows how I got there) and I was intrigued. First, it used an immersible blender INSIDE THE CAN of beans. Second, because he blended the … Continue reading As a public service, Jimmy Kimmel’s Pasta Tina — video and recipe
Fresh way to store ginger
This is totally new to me. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/best-way-to-store-fresh-ginger/? Try This Unexpected Way to Store Fresh Ginger in the Fridge Try this unexpected way to keep ginger fresh and ready to use for weeks. Bonus: ginger-laced cocktails.By Vanessa Greaves If you're like me, you love fresh ginger in everything from simple stir-fried greens to curry to teriyaki sauce. So I hate when I go to … Continue reading Fresh way to store ginger
What eating peanut butter will do for you
https://www.eatthis.com/eating-a-lot-of-peanut-butter/ There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing," and eating PB in excess can come with some risks. By Brooke Sager June 5, 2020 In a time when we're staying at home more and avoiding excess trips to the grocery store, many of our favorite pantry staples—like creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut … Continue reading What eating peanut butter will do for you
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