Ginger is one of the oldest and most used spices in the world. Often referred to as ginger root, the part of the plant that is used is the rhizome, or underground section of the stem which the roots grow out of. It is used both as an important healing… Continue reading
History and Information Potatoes are one of the main staple foods in the world, and are the fifth most important crop after wheat, corn, rice and sugar. In fact the average person worldwide eats 73 pounds of potatoes each year. They can be grown in many different climates, are able to be… Continue reading
Being a dad, french fries are a very common occurrence in my home. Sometimes we have a store brand, sometimes homemade, sometimes baked, sometimes fried, but they are certainly made often. The thing is, I enjoy having more variance in my meals than my moderately picky children. I also… Continue reading
Strawberry Facts and History Some people get excited for Autumn, some Summer, or Winter, or Spring, but one thing almost all people can agree on is being excited for the start of strawberry season. Whether it is jam, pie, crisp, or just biting into one of these sweet juicy berries,… Continue reading
History and Information From pizza, to curries, to salads, to burgers, tomatoes are used in countless dishes by almost all cultures around the world. Originating from central and southern America, they were adopted by most cultures across the world following the Spanish colonization of this area. While botanically considered a… Continue reading
This is is one of the meals that I make at least once a week, if is flavorful, healthy, easy, and it makes for great leftovers to take to work for lunch. All of the ingredients are also part of my basic supplies list, so they are always on hand.… Continue reading
This is a nice easy vegan stuffing recipe that I enjoy very much. It is one that almost anyone can enjoy, and has a wonderful flavor and consistency, and the cranberries are a perfect finish to the blend of herbs that are used in the recipe. One of my favorite things… Continue reading
Vegan “chicken” bites, breaded and fried to crispy perfection and then covered in a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Having been someone who ate meat for a long time this is a recipe that I really enjoy. It allows me to enjoy the nostalgia of some of the food I… Continue reading
This south west black bean dip has a nice spicy flavor and also works well as a spread. It actually started as an experiment for a new bean bean burger recipe. I was starving that night however and started eating the mix with crackers. It was so good that I… Continue reading
A few nights ago I decided to experiment with the candy thermometer for the first time. I settled on trying chocolate fudge as it seemed fairly simple and a good jumping off point into confectioneries. So I skimmed a few different recipes in some of the old books that I have,… Continue reading
