Ever been to Japan and seen their lovely, orange-yolked eggs ?They’re the stuff dreams are made of. They might also taste a little better, although it could just be our programing of orange yolk=good egg. But why are Japanese eggs so orange ? Why are they so strikingly colored, when other eggs just aren’t as …
Once holiday season rolls around, so does baking season. Well, extra-often-and-in-large-amounts baking season. That means lots of flour, lots of yeast, sugar, spices, butter, and yes, eggs. Have you ever see how high egg prices can get around Easter ??? Unbelievable. But still, baked goods are delicious and amazing, and almost all of them require …
Even been in the supermarket and wondered just what kind of eggs to get ? Doe it even matter, aren’t they all the same ? Nowadays we have so many options when it comes to eggs we get overwhelmed. Two options stand out though. Battery eggs and free range eggs, from the cheapest to the …
Brisket is a staple of Texas barbeque culture for the summer. Thousands of people go to restaurants in Dallas and Austin to get some of the most iconic barbeque food in the sandwich. The value of brisket is in how juicy and succulent it is for most people to eat. You can serve it on …
If you have ever enjoyed a nice plate of fried shrimp, only to realize you were way too full to finish it all, you may have wondered if it can be reheated later and how to do it properly. Well, please do not stress or toss your shrimp just yet! Can you reheat fried shrimp ? …
If you’ve never had prosciutto then you may be wondering if it’s okay to eat raw, or if you have to cook it. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with this question and it kind of makes sense. Prosciutto is a type of fine Italian ham, usually sliced very thin for serving or as …
Bacon is one of the most loved foods in North America. You will never find someone who is happier when they get to eat a good, crispy piece of bacon. Just about everyone who isn’t a vegan sees the joy in eating a few crispy slices for breakfast. However, when you get bacon from a …
Want that beautiful, sizzling bacon with eggs in the morning ? Then you may be wondering if you should use oil with the bacon, as well as the eggs. Worry not, today we’re going to talk about whether there’s any point to using oil with bacon, and how to get the best results. Do you …
Have you ever met folks who eat raw eggs ? Either for extra protein for bodybuilding, or just for nutrition’s sake, some folks see the benefit of eating a whole, raw egg. Or mixing one into their smoothie or shake. What do raw eggs taste like ? Are they worth it flavor-wise or is there …
Expired eggs might still be safe for consumption so don’t toss them off into the trash bin just yet. Yes, egg cartons have an expiry date mentioned on them. Sometimes, you may not be able to finish off all the eggs that you have bought for the home. Some of them could be left out …
Whenever we get a bit of delicious sausage we overlook an important factor: the casing. That little detail can make or break sausage and salami, since the way it keeps everything together is crucial. Today we’re covering the main sausage casing types, and how they affect the sausages. Hopefully this will give you more understanding …
Corned beef is a very old cured meat that’s present in so many recipes and sandwiches it’s really hard for someone to claim they’ve never had it, but does it have actual corn in it? What’s also hard to claim is that you weren’t confused by it when you first heard about it. Corned anything …
Are you a pepperoni fan ? Then you may have some at home right now, or may have had a few slices of pepperoni lately. No worries, we’re in love with the stuff too ! Crispy, salty, slightly spicy slices on top of a nicely done pizza is on of our favorite sights. And since …
Salami and pepperoni have always been a confusing topic. Is quite hard to know the differences between them. Which was first, and which is better ? Does it matter which you put on pizza ? How can you tell them apart, and is there really a difference ? Well, this is what we’re going to …
Salami is part of our everyday lives, whether it’ on pizza, in baked goods, or just in a sandwich. We bet you’ve got some form of salami in your fridge right now. As food lovers we try to understand everything that’s in our fridge, pantry, freezer and counter. Today we’re tackling the salami – what …
Salami is an amazing deli meat. So amazing we can’t get enough of it sometimes, so we end up with way too much of it. What do you do with leftover salami, then ? Well, you freeze it. But can you freeze salami ? And if yes, how do you do it so you don’t …
Salami is a pretty important food item for many folks, especially in Europe and the U.S. and there’s just so many different types to choose from. But despite our love for salami we can’t help but wonder sometimes if this meat is safe to eat – is it raw ? For some folks the possibility …
Do you need to substitute prosciutto for pancetta, or the other way around ? Sometimes we need to improvise in the kitchen, and substituting an ingredient for another might be the ticket. But are prosciutto and pancetta interchangeable ? And would switching them give you acceptable results ? This is what we’re going to explore …
Prosciutto, pancetta, and bacon are all great additions to any pasta or pizza, and all of them are wonderful in the morning with some sunny eggs. But these 3 often get confused for one another, and there’s a good reason for that. They’re all very similar and are all cold cuts/deli meats. There are some …
If you’ve ever had a cheese and meat board, then you definitely had prosciutto. Most folks love it, but some are questioning how safe it is to eat raw prosciutto? But is prosciutto actually a raw meat? This article is going to answer your question and hopefully any other curiosities you might have about prosciutto. …