Today is February 17, 2026 / /
Today is February 17, 2026 / /
The history of Zucchini Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Zucchini? Like all squash varieties, zucchini have their roots in North and Central America. However, modern zucchini wasn’t developed until the second half of the 19th century in northern Italy. Because they were developed by Italian growers, they are known in Continue Reading »
Dutch Noodles What You’ll Need 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles (see Note) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 teaspoons caraway seeds Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper What to Do Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl; keep Continue Reading »
The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »
Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad INGREDIENTS 16ounces barilla plus spaghetti 2cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas 4cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1cup red bell pepper, julienned 1⁄2cup green onion, sliced 1tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 3⁄4cup teriyaki sauce 2tablespoons dark sesame oil salt and pepper, to taste chili oil (optional) DIRECTIONS Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes. Add sliced snow Continue Reading »
Why Jews Are So Obsessed with Tuna Salad Many will advise you to steer clear of the tuna at a Jewish deli, but there’s a reason almost every Jewish deli has tuna salad on their menu: American Jews love it. A Brief History of Canned Tuna In the United States, tuna became popular about a hundred years Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 5 eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon steak sauce ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot Continue Reading »
The history of Brazil Nuts Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Brazil Nuts? Brazil nuts come from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, which grows in the Amazon Rainforest and can live for over 500 years. While they’re referred to as “nuts,” Brazil nuts aren’t actually nuts at all — they’re seeds. Moreover, they have Continue Reading »
The history of Split Pea Soup Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Split Pea Soup? Split pea soup originated in ancient Greece and we have evidence that the soup was sold on city streets around the 4th or 5th century BCE. The ancient Romans learned how to make the dish from Continue Reading »
How To Reheat Fries How to Reheat Fries in the Oven Second to double frying, our preferred option of reheating fries is in the oven. The oven, or toaster oven, is a great second-choice option for reheating fries. Plus, broad baking sheets are a great way to reheat lots of fries at once. Start by Continue Reading »
The history of Parsnips Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Parsnips? Parsnips are native to parts of Europe and Asia. They were widely used by the ancient Romans. There are even records of Emperor Tiberius accepting parsnips as part of a tribute provided by the people of what is now Germany. Continue Reading »
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