If you’ve ever had green peas then you might’ve had them frozen, if not canned. Never fresh though. And this is something that once you notice you simply can’t forget. Isn’t it odd, how you never find fresh green peas ? Is there something wrong with fresh peas, or are frozen peas simply better ? …
Nuts are really great for so many things, from pies to savory foods to stuffings to just snacking on them. If you’re a nut lover, you’ve definitely noticed that nuts are pretty expensive. Aside from peanuts, which are easier to grow and aren’t really nuts, regular nuts come at premium prices. Even those that are …
Red apples are probably the first thing you think of when someone asks you ‘quick, what’s something red ?’. That really says a lot about how common red apples are in our world, from what types are being sold to what type grow in someone’s garden. Apples have come to be known as being ‘red, …
Peanuts are an amazing source of non-animal protein, and definitely a very common snack for many folks. Whether you’re allergic to peanuts or not, you may be interested to find out if they really are nuts or not. As it happens, the truth is a bit weird. Like with other food items, it seems peanuts …
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 …
Asparagus is one of those vegetables that has been around since practically forever. There are ancient roman manuals on how to grow and harvest asparagus, if you can believe. But is asparagus roman ? Where did asparagus first appear ? And how did we get to the asparagus we know today, and where does that …
Rice is such a common food item for so many folks it deserves its own show, really. But why does it grows in water? Being a staple food, you’ll find it everywhere but what you’ll notice is the way it’s grown. Nearly every time a rice field is shown in movies, animes, or any work …
Rice is a staple in many kitchens, be it white rice or brown or wild or a mix of all three. What’s amazing is that, for some reason, brown rice seems to be more expensive than white rice. Despite being the same food item in essence. So why is that? Why is brown rice more …
Of all the kitchen items at your disposal, rice is one that folks claim could save your life in the event of a fire. But is it true ? Is such a common, easy to find ingredient able to put out a fire ? Or is it as flammable as anything else ? Seeing as …
Asparagus is a delicious yet expensive food, and folks have been raving about it since forever. Whenever you get to actually cooking asparagus, you find yourself snapping the thicker ends off. But do we need to do that ? Do we really need to snap the end of asparagus stalks off ? Are they really …
So, you’ve found yourself in front of the seafood aisle in the supermarket and can’t help but wonder if the scallops are good. Are they fresh ? Can you eat them raw ? You’ve heard stories of this happening, and it should like the perfect treat for a date night. Scallops are a type of …
Scallops are a splurge, and a delicious one at that. But why are scallops so expensive, and is there really a good reason for it ? Or is it a weird gimmick, like with diamonds ? Well, it turns out that for food, a high price tag really has a very good reason. In the …
Scallops are amazing and very much worth their high price tag. Even so, very often we don’t even notice something’s missing from our delicious scallops: the roe ! Yes, scallops have roe, and it’s very good. You can use it as you would use any other roe in a recipe. Here’s a closer look at …
Walnuts, their amazing crunch and delicate flavor goes great with pretty much everything. Roasts, stuffings, sundaes, cookies, cakes, anything. For a nut we adore so much, we don’t know all that much about it. Today we’re taking a look at walnuts – where they grow, where they’re from, and a few common, related questions. So …
Scallops are a delicious seafood that somehow looks both fancy and alien. But these delicious seafaring creatures are very often fount at the fish counter, and catch the eye of many customers. Some shy away from the high price tag, and some pick them up for an event or simply because they like them. Whatever …
Shrimp is a great source of protein, and it’s always great at a dinner party, but there’s a bit of a conundrum going on. Folks aren’t really sure what shrimp actually is. Is it a type of fish? Is it seafood? Is it shellfish? None of the above? This is especially important for those who …
Seafood isn’t for everyone’s tastes, but when it’s cooked properly, it’s one of the best things you’ll ever experience. So you sit down, pull up the menu, and gasp a little. It’s a bit much for the lobster, and the mussel pasta is a bit extreme. Why is that? Why is seafood so expensive? After …
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 …