When I was Arizona, I saw this unusual (to me) products
Nopalitos marinated Cactus recipe for cactus salad
Prickly Pear Cactus paddles Yes or No?
“Are nopales in a jar good for you?”
“Nopales and prickly pear fruit are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are a nutritious addition to a balanced diet and may help decrease blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol.”
This broccoli on the stovetop was sautéed with garlic and olive oil. .
Growing up I never really cared for the taste of it.
I feel differently now.
How do you feel about this vegetable? how do you like it prepared?
Origin- Italy. Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea.Wikipedia
“named after the city of Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese”. Here’s an article telling why they are one of the healthiest food on earth
When I was visiting family in Berlin, we went around the corner to Kiez Eis . It was there I tasted Spargel Eis in but I did not order a whole ice cream cone of that flavor. We visited the Spargel Capital in Germany where mounds of earth covered the stalks so the asparagus was white instead of green.
And wondering why urine smells after you eat asparagus? This article from the Cleveland Clinic explains it.
Mustard. A condiment found on the door of many a fridge.
Did you know there is a National mustard museum?
The museum is located in Middleton, Wisconsin and ooops I missed National Mustard Day this past August 6th.
If you’re YES to eating mustard, which type? And What do you put it on or in? It seems like something you don’t eat by itself.
I have 3 kinds in my refrigerator. Yellow, brown and Dijon.
Three years ago I had my first Lebkuchen Ice Cream at Kiez Eis in Berlin, Germany. Here’s my post of that experience.
I received some Lebkuchen (a soft spiced gingerbread cookie with ground dried fruit and nuts) for Christmas from my sister and daughter.
Last night I chopped two cookies and folded them into softened vanilla ice cream.
I ate a dish of it last night and it tasted good.
But this evening, I had another scoop and after 24 hours in the freezer it was so flavorful, the spices flavoring the ice cream beautifully.
Sriracha. Yes or no?
There’s a really good 2013 documentary film by Griffin Hammond “The film features David Tran discussing the origins of his Huy Fong Foods sriracha”.
Sriracha is worth watching and you not only learn how it came to be but understand why the hot chili sauce is so popular.
But do you like it? Yes or No?
My friend Bill’s sister used to make him a raisin pie. I believe it was for his birthday. One time I made raisin filled cookies for him once he told me. He would be a YES on the raisin question.
And then there is the NO response to Raisins- Yes or No?
I have a friend who prefers oatmeal cookies without raisins in them. Not sure if he dislikes raisins or just in cookies.
The other day on Zoom virtual knitting group we were talking about pick-up bakery items available at Jean Marc Chatellier French Bakery in Millvale. You can order via phone and pick up baked goods between 10-1, different items available different days. Then someone in our Zoom Virtual Knitting group asked if the Apple Strudel made by Jean-Marc had raisins in it.(no was the answer) Another participant said they hoped the apple strudel didn’t have raisins in it because “Raisins are the Devil’s Candy!” I’d never heard of that expression before. Have you? Sure enough when I googled I found a 2015 blog post with that very title. Oh my. A rant agains the lowly raisin? Who knew?
Last week a reader objected to the rice pudding with raisins in it when I posted a few days ago. Yes to the Rice Puddings but No to the Raisins.
Ready to make Raisins Filled Cookies . Raisins plumped by covering with boiling water.
April 30 is National raisin day
And the story of the image of the Maid on the Raisin box who passed away in 1983
So which is it-
Raisins. Yes or No?
Rice Pudding-Yes or No?
Leftover rice with milk, egg, sugar. This method cooked and stirred on stove top ‘til thick without curdling. Vanilla and raisins, cinnamon on top. There’s a baked method as well. Reminds me of childhood.
Philadelphia. Reading Terminal Market And yes, they do mail order.
Chocolate Covered Onions- Yes or No?
