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Today is July 29, 2026 / /
How To Choose a Perfect Watermelon The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by picking it up to look for a yellowish spot underneath. “It should be dull in color and the belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot,” says Carter. “This is where the watermelon sat Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Wise Potato Chips? In 1921, grocer Earl Wise, Sr. found himself with a surplus of potatoes. Frugal and enterprising, he decided to use them to make potato chips. He did all of the work manually and sold his chips at his store, packaged in brown paper bags. Continue Reading »
Tootsie Rolls Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tootsie Rolls? Tootsie Rolls were created by an Austrian immigrant named Leo Hirschfield, who started selling the candies in Brooklyn in 1896 for just 1 cent each. In 1905, Hirschfield opened a factory in New York City, but the candies were still delivered via horse Continue Reading »
The Cup Of Elijah In the middle of every seder table stands Elijah’s cup. We welcome Elijah into our homes at every seder around the world. Pesach is often referred to as a “taste of the messianic era.” As Elijah will herald and announce the coming of the messiah, we welcome him to our seder Continue Reading »
Why American Jews Love Mock Chopped Liver Chef Cara Tannenbaum remembers indulging in real chopped liver when she was a kid on Long Island. As the years passed, the Tannenbaum family adopted a health-conscious approach to eating, prompting them to revamp their traditional schmaltz-filled chopped liver recipe. They embraced a vegetarian version, brimming with the delightful flavors of Continue Reading »
Heinz Tomato Ketchup is classic, rich, and has a balanced flavor that never goes out of style. “I have to say, as a born and raised Pittsburgher, Heinz is #1,” says a Redditor. “Heinz Ketchup and mustard all the way in my house,” another says. “To be fair Heinz is the champagne of ketchup,” one says. We knew Continue Reading »
t seems harmless, but microwaving plain water is a real safety risk. If you regularly use your microwave to heat water for coffee or tea, you may be setting yourself up for an ER visit. When water boils in a saucepan, small bubbles form on the bottom and rise to the top; this process allows Continue Reading »
Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tomato Soup? For many years, tomatoes were viewed as poisonous in parts of America and Europe, but eventually, they lost their dangerous reputation and made their way into the Western diet. One of the earliest known recipes for tomato soup dates back to 1857, when Continue Reading »
Fried Milk (Yes, Really) INGREDIENTS UNITS: US 1⁄2cup granulated sugar 1⁄2cup cornstarch 1⁄4teaspoon ground nutmeg 3cups milk 1tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine 1⁄4teaspoon grated lemon, rind of 2eggs, well beaten 3⁄4cup plain breadcrumbs vegetable oil 1⁄3cup powdered sugar (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 Continue Reading »
The history of Hoisin Sauce Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Hoisin Sauce? The origins of hoisin sauce are largely a mystery, but we do know that the popular condiment is Cantonese in origin and that at some point, it was introduced to the United States. Interestingly, the condiment’s name is Continue Reading »
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