Today is February 23, 2026 / /
Today is February 23, 2026 / /
t seems harmless, but microwaving plain water is a real safety risk. If you regularly use your microwave to heat water for coffee or tea, you may be setting yourself up for an ER visit. When water boils in a saucepan, small bubbles form on the bottom and rise to the top; this process allows Continue Reading »
Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tomato Soup? For many years, tomatoes were viewed as poisonous in parts of America and Europe, but eventually, they lost their dangerous reputation and made their way into the Western diet. One of the earliest known recipes for tomato soup dates back to 1857, when Continue Reading »
Fried Milk (Yes, Really) INGREDIENTS UNITS: US 1⁄2cup granulated sugar 1⁄2cup cornstarch 1⁄4teaspoon ground nutmeg 3cups milk 1tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine 1⁄4teaspoon grated lemon, rind of 2eggs, well beaten 3⁄4cup plain breadcrumbs vegetable oil 1⁄3cup powdered sugar (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 Continue Reading »
The history of Hoisin Sauce Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Hoisin Sauce? The origins of hoisin sauce are largely a mystery, but we do know that the popular condiment is Cantonese in origin and that at some point, it was introduced to the United States. Interestingly, the condiment’s name is Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Kalamata Olives Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Kalamata Olives? The specific origin of kalamata olives isn’t known, but we do know that they are named for the Greek town where they have long been grown, Kalamata, which is located in the Continue Reading »
The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Blondies Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Blondies? Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book included a recipe for “brownies,” but the dessert didn’t contain any chocolate and was instead much more similar to what we think of as blondies. Like many Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Minute Maid Orange Juice Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Minute Maid Orange Juice? In 1945, the U.S. Army ordered 500,000 pounds of powdered orange juice from the Florida Foods Corporation. However, the war ended before the product could ship, so in Continue Reading »
The history of Zucchini Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Zucchini? Like all squash varieties, zucchini have their roots in North and Central America. However, modern zucchini wasn’t developed until the second half of the 19th century in northern Italy. Because they were developed by Italian growers, they are known in Continue Reading »
The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »
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