Today is November 23, 2024 / /
Today is November 23, 2024 / /
Every Jew has a seltzer story. From the adorable – my brother’s first word was “seltzer”—to the morbid – a family friend’s grandmother died due to a fatal de-capping (true story!) – the fizzy stuff is a familiar facet of Jewish life. For Jews from the most Hasidic to the most secular, this carbonated beverage Continue Reading »
Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray? Fresh meat appears somewhat purple when you cut it. In fact, meat only turns red when a pigment within it called oxymyoglobin is exposed to oxygen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). So, while the outer layer of ground beef may be red (as you would expect), a Continue Reading »
Summer not only brings an increase in sunshine (and subsequent complaints about humidity), but also an abundance of our favorite warm-weather produce. Plucked and distributed at their plumpest, sweetest, and juiciest, these fruits flourish when chances of rain are high and temperatures are far from low. But no summer fruit seems to shine more than Continue Reading »
What Is Cool Whip? How Is Cool Whip Made? Originally created in 1966, Cool Whip was dreamed up by William H. Mitchell, a chemist at General Mills (who is also credited with inventing Tang, Pop Rocks, and Jell-O). Since whipping cream takes some time and muscle power, this was billed as a schedule- and strength-saver Continue Reading »
How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge? Say you’ve cooked up a pound of ground beef for taco night, how long will that last you in the fridge? Like all leftovers, cooked meats will last in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. How to Freeze Ground Beef Continue Reading »
1 Ben & Jerry’s Churray for Churros! Last week, the Vermont-based dessert maker dropped its newest flavor, which fuses the “hot, fried cinnamon sprinkled baked good experience” of a churro into an ice cream. Available in U.S. stores for a suggested retail price of $5.99 to $6.49 per pint, Churray for Churros! features buttery cinnamon Continue Reading »
New Roasted Nuts by Cibo Vita Totowa, NJ…– Cibo Vita Inc., makers of the Nature’s Garden Powered by Plants brand of snack foods featuring over 2000 SKUS, has launched its new artisanal roasted nuts innovations in 500+ Hudson News locations Q1 2023. The artisanal roasted nuts collection, which will continue to expand, incorporates real Continue Reading »
Some soda companies like Jones and Avery’s Beverages tout their strange and sometimes unappetizing flavors openly. (Did you know that Turkey and Gravy Soda is a thing?) Other companies, however, have congruently released their fair share of products, which probably sounded like a good idea at the time, but slowly lost their appeal. Orbitz Soda Courtesy of Continue Reading »
Where did eggnog come from? While its exact origin is disputed, eggnog—as the majority of Americans know it—most likely came from Europe centuries ago. Its etymology is unclear, but common theories for the origin of the word “nog” point to both “noggin,” a type of cup, and “grog,” a historic term for watered-down rum. English settlers brought Continue Reading »
Vinegar is a bit of an overachiever in the home. It’s essential for pickling and making salad dressings, useful in all manners of cooking, and an excellent vehicle for turning leftover fruits, vegetables, or herbs into drinkable shrubs for cocktails or seltzers. On top of that, it’s fabulous for cleaning, (though not disinfecting) as well as descaling appliances – I Continue Reading »
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