The history of Blood Oranges Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Blood Oranges? Blood oranges are native to Sicily and have been a staple in Sicilian agriculture since at least the 9th century. Sicily was once part of the Roman Empire, but blood oranges didn’t emerge until the region came under Continue Reading »
The history of Canned Cranberry Sauce Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Canned Cranberry Sauce? Canned or jellied cranberry sauce is a unique condiment that’s popular at many Thanksgiving tables. But how did it come to be? Cranberry sauce made with whole berries dates back to when Indigenous people gathered berries Continue Reading »
Spaghetti alla Nerano Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 quart sunflower oil, or as needed 6 medium green zucchini 4 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pinch salt 2 basil leaves, torn into small pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Godiva Chocolate Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Godiva Chocolate? In 1926, Pierre Draps Sr. began creating fine chocolates in a small workshop in Brussels. He named his business after Lady Godiva and slowly built a reputation as a luxury chocolatier. In Continue Reading »
Cold Chili Orange Noodles INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHILI-ORANGE SAUCE 1cup chili oil 1cup black soy sauce 1cup cider vinegar 2⁄3cup granulated sugar 2tablespoons kosher salt (or to taste) 3oranges, zest of, finely chopped (use the oranges for some thing else) FOR THE NOODLES 12ounces thin egg noodles 1tablespoon sesame oil 4tablespoons bean sprouts 3tablespoons carrots, finely shredded 2tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced 2tablespoons cilantro, fresh, Continue Reading »
Winter Pumpkin Soup Pumpkin Soup 2 Large onions/diced 4 Tb olive oil 2 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tb sugar 1 Tb salt 2 tsp ground pepper 3 Large carrots cut into chunks 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped 3 Large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 6 Continue Reading »