Blackened…
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Blackening is a Cajun cooking technique where a spice mixture is rubbed on a product and then grilled or seared at a high temperature so that the spice mixture turns black. This...
View ArticleGumbo….A Soul Food Odyssey
Gumbo is a stew and/or soup which originated in the South Louisiana area. It consists primarily of a strong stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener, and the vegetable “holy trinity” of celery, bell...
View ArticlePIE-brid Therapy…It’s no Porky!
“Pie…a word whose meaning has evolved in the course of many centuries and which varies to some extent according to the country or even to region….The derivation of the word may be from magpie,...
View ArticleIn a Pickle…A Quintessentially English Affair
“In a pickle” appears in The Tempest (Act 5, scene 1) Shakespeare; a related form appears in Antony and Cleopatra (Act 2, scene 5). Thomas Tusser (an English farmer and poet) had advised, in 1573, that...
View ArticleBeefing Up: The Basics Of Beef
This info-graphic from across the pond contains information about the health benefits of beef, and offers a simple breakdown of the different types of cuts you can buy at your local butcher, and some...
View ArticleToo Much of a Good Thing…Can be Wonderful!
Feed the chocoholic in you by paying homage to the cacao bean in all its celestial beauty. For over 2000 years chocolate has been celebrated in its many incarnations from cookies and cakes to beverages...
View Article“Nothing builds an intimate bond like a shared secret”
If the success of the food ‘pop-up’ shop phenomenon over the last year or so has taught us one thing, it’s that foodies love the thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of being a part of anything...
View ArticleNational Hot Dog Month…
In honor of National Hot Dog Month, Applegate Farms recently sponsored a national survey, conducted by Toluna Omnibus, to better understand how people feel about what is in their hot dogs and what they...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to NOLA Cuisine
New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it’s home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and...
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