What is better than enjoying the great outdoors and subsequently relishing nature’s bounty? It gives us the opportunity to feed our souls as well as filling our bellies. People have foraged for food for thousands of years out of necessity. Nowadays, we can benefit from seasonal gluts of fruits and nuts; eating them fresh, using…
How to Make Vinaigrette
There are some groceries that you should probably stop buying and make at home instead. Pancake mix, for one, is easy to craft using pantry staples, while stock is super easy to make using food scraps. But there’s one item you may still be buying that you should start making at home: salad dressing. There are countless ways to make…
Grilled Salmon With Peppered Soy Glaze
We know it’s not technically grilling season yet, but we are firmly of the belief that the grill is a year-round piece of equipment. And with the weather warming up, we can’t wait to escape our kitchens for the great outdoors. There are so many recipes to try on the grill, and grilled salmon is a…
Shanghai Wrestles With Food Shortages Under COVID-19 Shutdown
BEIJING—Residents of Shanghai are struggling to get meat, rice, and other food supplies under anti-coronavirus controls that confine most of its 25 million people in their homes, fueling frustration as the authorities try to contain a spreading outbreak. Zhang Yu, 33, said her household of eight eats three meals a day but has cut back…
Linguine With Lemon Pesto, Inspired by Dreams of the Amalfi Coast
by Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Are you getting itchy for travel? Me too, now that the spring is teasing us with warm and sunny weather that just begs for a road trip. In particular, I’ve been dreaming of Italy after seeing a friend’s post about his family’s trip to the Amalfi Coast. My husband and…
The Nectar of the Gods
Beyond the natural and raw honey that you normally find in the grocery store or market, New Zealand boasts some unique and healthful honey varieties. These gourmet honeys—like Manuka, Acacia, and Pohutukawa—have been getting more of the spotlight in recent years due to increasing health trends at all ages. Manuka Honey: Myth and Facts Manuka…
Chocolate – Good or Bad?
Americans love chocolate. According to some reports, the typical American eats between 11 and 12 pounds of chocolate each year. However, not all chocolate is created equal, health-wise. Healthy eaters prefer treats that contain nutrient-rich ingredients without a lot of added sugar. Milk chocolate, on the other hand, is packed with added sweeteners. According to…
Tightknit Immigrant Brothers Open Mexican Restaurant Rooted in Love
His smile used to light up the room, and his laughter was contagious. He was happy and gregarious, always laughing, always welcoming. His eyes shone with a light that comes from within, the one that puts people at ease. Ultimately, he loved to make his guests feel at home when they dined at his restaurant,…
How to Make Truly Authentic Ravioli
Ravioli is one of the most popular dishes at America’s best Italian restaurants, and for good reason. Soft pillows of pasta brimming with a cheese- or meat-based filling are hard to beat. But if you want to make this specialty in the comfort of your own home, it’s a little bit more complicated than you might…
Diesel, Fertilizer Shortages Endanger Food Supplies
April 6, 2022
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Commentary In the 18th century, the average French working man spent about 50 percent of his wages on bread. By 1789, that percentage had increased to as much as 60 to 80 percent and the French Revolution ensued. King Louis XVI and Marie Anoinette met the guillotine. In 1930, a little-known Indian attorney named Mohandas…
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