By Stephanie Breijo From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—Rounds of sliced-thin, pink, white-speckled mortadella are popping up on sandwiches, on charcuterie plates and even in the occasional cocktail in Los Angeles, but it’s hard to view any food item depicted in ancient Roman carvings as a flash in the pan. The Italian deli meat that…
This Is the ‘Trendy’ Italian Meat With 1,000 Years of Staying Power
Why Butter Is Better
February 5, 2023
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In the early 1900s, Americans consumed about 18 pounds of butter per person per year—and that doesn’t include the butterfat they got from whole milk, cream, and cheese. Today that number stands at about five pounds, a slight increase over the last few years from a low of four pounds per person per year. What…
Salt–An Essential Dietary Nutrient
February 4, 2023
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Everyone likes to talk about the good ol’ days, and in food circles, we hark back to ancestral diets that were more natural and more nutritious. However, in one respect, modern people enjoy a huge advantage over their ancestors: Everybody in the world today has access to plentiful, inexpensive salt. An interesting article on the…
Quick Fix: Chimichangas Perfect for Super Bowl LVII
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service With thoughts of the Super Bowl this year in Glendale, Arizona. I decided on an Arizona-inspired meal. Chimichangas are fried burritos and a popular dish in Arizona. They’re usually made with a flour tortilla filled with meat, cheese and spices. There are many stories as to their origin,…
Chicago’s Love Affair With Popcorn Goes Back 150 Years, From Cracker Jack to Garrett Mix
By Nick Kindelsperger From Chicago Tribune Chicago—“Are the Chicago people fond of popcorn?” asked a Tribune reporter in an article from Dec. 2, 1883. A food vendor replied emphatically: “Fond of it? Well, I should rather say so. Who can help but be fond of fresh corn nicely popped, sugared, salted, or buttered to suit…
Einkorn: The Forgotten First Wheat
The ancient grain einkorn, unlike modern wheat, has never been hybridized, making it easily digestible, extra nutritious, and suitable for people with gluten sensitivity. The ancient grain einkorn, likely a dietary staple of early humans, is making a comeback as many modern humans seek to return to a diet including more nutrient-dense heritage foods. Since…
Over 700 Million People May Have Diabetes in 2045, 8 Foods to Help Lower Blood Sugar
Diabetes has become the third most life-threatening disease following only cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases and malignant tumors. According to the statistics of the International Diabetes Federation more than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, and it is increasing at a rate of 25,000 a year. There is also a trend of its incidence starting at an ever-younger age….
1 Tasty Fruit Helps Heal Nasal Allergy, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Cancer
February 3, 2023
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Nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis) is an annoying medical condition that once plagued my colleague Zac. Recently, he shared an interesting recipe with me—and drew my attention to kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry). Zac’s nasal allergy started during his time at secondary school where he regularly endured a stuffy nose, sneezing, and puffy eyes. One of his school…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Martini
For such a crystalline-clear cocktail, the martini’s true origin is a bit murky. The fact is, gin and vermouth mingle together well. A recipe in print from the 1890s shows a ratio of half and half plus four dashes of bitters. But the gin of the time may have been Dutch genever until the sweeter…
Stuffed Pepper Soup (Freezer Friendly)
This Stuffed Pepper Soup was one of our favorite meals last month, when we were trying not to pine over the loss of breadsticks on our month-long stint with Whole30. The entire family enjoyed hearty bowls of this flavorful soup with big scoops of perfectly cooked rice. And though I’m a rice geek, this stuffed pepper…
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