1. Tomatoes Are Not Only Red Tomatoes come in a variety of colors including yellow, pink, purple, black and even white. 2. There Are Over 15 Thousand Varieties Of Tomatoes There are thought to be more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom or heritage tomatoes and more than 15,000 known varieties in total. 3. Tomatoes Are Technically A Fruit A tomato is technically a fruit because a fruit is defined as the […]
Image from http://www.Pixaby.com Did you know that there is a difference in nutrition between Dried Dates and Fresh Dates? Dried Dates have a better source of calcium and iron. Dates can be dried by setting them in the sun, in a warm oven or in a dehydrator. Dried Dates can be stored for approximately 24 months. Fresh Dates have a […]
How many times do you have milk that will expire in a day or two and you know that you won’t use it? Did you know that you can freeze milk? Milk can be frozen for several months, but it’s best used within a month of being frozen. After that, the texture of the milk starts to break down but […]
Did you know that Bubble Gum starts from a gum base, called polyvinyl acetate, which is made from plastics and synthetics. It is also used in the manufacturing of glue, water based latex paints, adhesives, plastic bags and plastic bottles, along with other products. It is proven to be safe to eat and safe for the environment but it makes […]
Did you ever wonder if the kernels from corn they feed to cows or sweet corn will pop? Don’t bother trying because they won’t. A kernel of popcorn is different from other corn because popcorn kernels contains a water droplet inside a circle of soft starch then it is surrounded by the kernel’s hard outer surface. Popcorn kernels need to […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are an American candy by The Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter cup encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, by H. B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. Reese left his job with Hershey to start his own candy business.Wikipedia The original name was inspired […]
While reading a post from my blogger friend at http://wetanddustyroads.wordpress.com/ she shared a picture of a cork tree that she saw while hiking. This inspired me to find out about where cork comes from. Cork comes from a specific type of oak tree. They strip the bark off of it every 9 years, which does not hurt the tree. The […]
Did you know the best way to pick which potatoes to use is according to their starch? For example, mashed potatoes are best made with Yukon Gold. Russet potatoes are best for hash browns and French fries. Fingerling potatoes are great for roasting. Russet Burbank is best for potato chips. Warmth and moisture is what causes the spuds to start […]
Peeps have been marketed since 1953 in the United States and in Canada. When they were first made the chicks had wings. They can be DEHYDRATED! The eyes are made with a waxy substance, called carnauba, that is found in some shoe polishes and car waxes along with other candies. Today there are over 40 different varieties of Peeps. An […]
Image from http://www.Pixabay.com With so many cooking competition shows on TV right now, it got me thinking about the Chefs hat because you don’t see the Chefs wearing the traditional hat any more. Another name for the Chefs hat is Toque, which is Arabic for hat. The hats can say a lot about the Chefs style and personality in addition […]