Date labeling on food can be a source of food waste when people throw away otherwise wholesome food. Surveys have shown than fewer than 50% of shoppers understand date labeling and even fewer realize that these dates apply to food quality and not food safety. Most people do not realize that foods can be safely … Read More
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You may find it interesting that cheese should not be wrapped in plastic because cheese is a living food that needs to breathe air. Wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or putting it in a plastic bag will suffocate it and reduce shelf life and the quality of flavor. The best approach is to wrap … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Red Chocolate (www.red-chocolate.com) is a Swiss owned chocolate company with a mission to produce chocolate without refined sugar. They have accomplished this by using a combination of maltitol, erythritol, and stevia … Read More
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Americans love popcorn, eating 43 quarts of it per person every year. Popcorn explodes when the water inside the kernel becomes super heated and creates 135 pounds of pressure per square inch on the starch inside the kernel causing it to explode. Uncontained popcorn kernels can jump up to 3 feet in the air. Popcorn … Read More
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Hemp is an interesting plant and one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. Growing the plant has little environmental impact and the entire plant can be used. Seeds become human or animal feed as well as part of cosmetics. Stems turn into animal bedding, construction materials, paper and textiles. The flower is ornamental … Read More
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Love them or hate them zero calorie sweeteners are found in many products in the supermarket. Some people avoid them diligently, others embrace them as a way to lower calories or reduce the amount of sugar they eat. It is a personal decision to use or not use low calorie sweeteners, and that is totally … Read More
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A native of Asia, ginger has long been used to treat stomach aches, nausea and diarrhea. It is often used to relieve nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy and motion sickness. Some believe that it has anti-inflammatory properties and recommend it for arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain. It is available in tablets, capsules, tinctures, … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. I always seem to be eating on the go and found this product simple but innovative. NEATsheets are a great idea to avoid spills and stains in the car, at lunch … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Pop Stars 3D Potato Bites are the latest addition to the Pop Art Snacks brand. These star-shaped snacks are Certified Gluten Free and kosher certified (cRc), available in 3 flavors. One … Read More
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Cabbage is low in calories, high in nutrients, lasts for over a week in the refrigerator, and is usually inexpensive. Cabbage is available year round because it has a long growing season and can continue to grow even when it’s only 15-degrees Fahrenheit outside. Eating cabbage regularly is associated with a decreased risk for cancer, … Read More
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