Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Sometimes called “red gold”, saffron has been prized for millennia, appearing in written records as early as 2300 BCE. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was often worth more than gold by weight, costing between $2,000 – $10,000 per pound. Its extraordinary cost comes from the staggering labor required to […]
Vanilla ice cream with a simple homemade caramel sauce and bananas made in about 10 minutes. You won’t believe how easy this is to make; your family and guests will thank you! In a medium nonstick skillet, add the brown sugar and butter over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and is bubbly. Carefully stir in […]
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This delicious VEGETABLE PIZZA is perfect for so many occasions. I made this one because I was craving it but my favorite time to make it is if company is coming over. This has crescent rolls for the bottom, a cream cheese and ranch filling, whatever fresh vegetables you want then top with cheese. Remove crescent roll dough from […]
Have you ever heard of SHARK FIN SOUP? I watched a show about it many years ago and my blood pressure goes up every time I hear about it now. Sharks may not be my favorite fish but this is just cruel in my opinion. KEY ASPECTS OF SHARK FIN SOUP Cultural significance: A status symbol in Chinese cuisine, […]
Are you looking for an easy appetizer for St Patrick’s Day or any time for that matter? This recipe is from the 1950’s and has only three ingredients and is SO good, it’s bacon & shrimp after all. In a plastic bag, add the shrimp and teriyaki marinade. Turn to coat all the shrimp then refrigerate for 20 minutes. Drain […]
Known as a luxurious seafood delicacy, caviar is the roe, or eggs, of different varieties of sturgeon fish. Caviar’s color and size vary depending on the variety. Typically, it looks like small pearls in colors ranging from pale green to black. Beluga caviar from sturgeon in the Caspian Sea became a luxury in Europe in the 19th century, when dwindling […]
A delicious treat with layers of strawberries and pineapple mixed with jello, sour cream, and whipped cream or Cool Whip. Thaw the frozen strawberries until partially thawed. Cut each strawberry into four pieces. It’s easier to cut them when partially frozen. Once completely thawed proceed to the next step. Combine gelatin and boiling water in a large bowl. Stir […]
Credit: Chanin/ Adobe Stock Bird’s nest soup has been a luxury in Chinese cuisine for centuries. A delicacy made from the hardened saliva nests of swiftlets (birds), which cling high on cave walls. Harvesting them has always been perilous, requiring expert climbers and creating a built in scarcity that pushed prices sky high. Although swiftlets resemble the barn […]