Sardines are tiny oily fish. They are named after Sardinia Island, an island in the Mediterranean where their population was high. You can either buy fresh or canned sardines. Manufacturers package canned sardines with water, oil, or tomato sauce. Canned sardines are so salty because they have a high sodium content. Manufacturers use salt to…
Chicken wings are a popular menu item. Most restaurants and takeaway services serve chicken wings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are affordable, easy to cook, easy to eat, and oh so delicious! If you decide to eat chicken wings, you need to choose between boneless and bone-in chicken wings. Until recently, most Americans opted…
You may be familiar with several small game animals found in various parts of the world. Contrary to common belief, most small game animals are edible. If you are wondering; ‘can you eat skunks?’ The answer is yes. Skunks happen to be one of the edible small game animals. They make for a decent meal,…
Butternut squash is a delicious seasonal winter squash that is usually available between September and December. It is a great addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Butternut squash is medium in size with a bell-like shape. Its long neck is attached to a bulbous end. Its skin is a light tan, and the skin…
Mayonnaise (mayo) is a kitchen staple in most American households. Some people use mayo regularly, but others only use it occasionally. If you are the kind of person that only uses mayo occasionally, you may wonder why your mayo smells like vinegar when you open the jar after an extended time. There are three possible…
If you are a garlic lover like me, you know there is nothing like too much garlic. I like stocking up on garlic because I use it in most of my recipes. Unfortunately, mold can grow on garlic if you don’t store it properly or if it’s way past its shelf life. It manifests as…
If you are a Tex-Mex cuisine enthusiast, you have probably come across discussions about the differences between chimichangas and burritos. Chimichangas and burritos are the two most popular tortilla staples. We all know that chimichangas are not burritos, but what exactly are the differences between the two? The main difference between them is that burritos…
If you have never tried pomegranates, the chances are that the high price tag prevented you from the get-go. Pomegranates are somewhat pricey compared to other fruits. Pomegranates are expensive for several reasons. The two main reasons are; they have a lot of health benefits, i.e., they are a superfood, and most of them are…
We all assume that making fries is easy since all you have to do is slice the potato into strips and fry them in oil until they are crispy and golden brown. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There is no guarantee that you will always end up with crispy potatoes unless you fry them correctly….