October is National Pizza Day, and it’s just one of 11 pizza holidays celebrated in the U.S. Here’s the entire list. Detroit pizza? Grandma slice? Scottish pizza crunch?? How many types of pizza have you had? Check ‘em out! How about the history of pizza? Take a look at pizza trends: America’s favorite toppings and […]
[1] Burnt-caramel custard. Here’s the recipe (photo © Bon Appétit). [2] A multi-portion flan made in a fluted flan pan Here’s the recipe (photo © Hummingbird High). [3] Top view of a single-portion flan, or crème caramel (photo © Le Coq Rico [now La Rotisserie | NYC]). [4] A side view (photo © Añejo Tribeca […]
[1] Vietnamese iced coffee. A swirl of sweetened condensed milk makes it as sweet as you like (photo © Demi Deherrera | Unsplash). [2] You can drink Vietnmese coffee hot, of course (remaining photos © Fat Miilk). [3] Three of the four blends of Fat Miilk beans. [4] A phin is the Vietnamese equivalent of […]
Sixty-two percent of Americans drink coffee every day [source]. So de facto, millions of Americans will be celebrating National Coffee Day, September 29th. (International Coffee Day is October 1st). There are more fun coffee stats below. But first, in honor of fall, let’s give some time to the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drink is available […]
September 26th is National Dumpling Day. Since National Apple Dumpling Day on September 17th, it begged the question: What are dumplings? Depending on the part of the world, the answer is different. In this article you’ll learn: What are dumplings? The different types of dumplings. An idea for a dumpling party. The history of dumplings. […]
[1] Black and white rice side dish (recipe and photo © Zavor America). [2] Seafood salad atop black rice. Here’s the recipe (photo © DeLallo). [3] Thai rice pudding with mango ice cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © Briana’s Kitchen Creations [now closed]). [4] Black pearl rice (photo by Hannah Kaminsky | © The Nibble). […]
[1] The original Cheez-It cake, made to celebrate the brand’s 100th birthday (all photos © Kellogg’s Cheez-It). [2] Take a big bite! [3] The cake was created for the 100th anniversary of Cheez-It. The brand’s history is below. [4] Have some Cheez-Its with your Cheez-It cake. [5] Don’t want to bake the cake? Enjoy Cheez-Its […]
[1] Use extra virgin olive oil for much more than salad dressing (photos #1 © Flavor Your Life). [2] Brush the grill, and your food, with EVOO (photo © California Olive Ranch). [3] Bake super-moist cakes with EVOO. Here’s the recipe (photo © Lucero Olive Oil [now closed]). [4] EVOO adds extra creaminess to already-creamy […]
You don’t have to be a student to enjoy Hannah Kaminsky’s eighth vegan recipe book, The Student Vegan Cookbook (see all eight below). Anyone who has a tight budget, a crazy-busy schedule, and limited kitchen equipment can make amazing vegan meals, snacks and treats. The Student Vegan Cookbook shows you how, with tips, tricks, and […]
[1] Butterscotch pudding topped with vanilla bean pudding, and a garnish of butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and chocolate chips (photo © Bruna Branco | Unsplash). [2] Butterscotch pudding with chocolate flecks (photo © Duard van der Westhuizen | iStock Photo). [3] Butterscotch pudding topped with pieces of chocolate almond bark (photo © Hannah Kaminsky | […]