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Carrots: A 40 Calorie Treat
Posted on November 2, 2020 by
Christopher Armstrong
Carrots are a terrific source of vitamin A; one medium carrot can provide twice the daily recommended value.Low in fat, cholesterol free and low in sodium carrots make for a excellent snack and healthful addition to meals.Salads can readily be garnished with carrot strips made by pealing clean dry carrots using a potato peeler.If you set the carrot strips in the microwave for 30 seconds with a tablespoon of water it is simple to curl the strips for additional flair...
Why Popcorn Pops
Posted on October 25, 2020 by
Christopher Armstrong
Pop corn can be traced back as the 1500.In 1519, Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs.Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn as decoration for ceremonial headdresses, necklaces and ornaments on statues of the gods, including Tlaloc, the god of rain and fertility.The motive popcorn pops was clarified by native Aztecs...
Different Types of Olives
Posted on September 14, 2020 by
Christopher Armstrong
Gourmet olive varieties are widely available and come in a range of flavors.Here are just ten of the more common kinds of olives and a brief description of each.Green olives with herbs de Provence: This vibrant citrus flavored olive is a fantastic match with fish and in recipes calling for sweet spices.Herbs de Provence is a beautiful blend of spices which may be utilised in everything from eggs to soufflé...
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin or Pure?
Posted on August 8, 2020 by
Christopher Armstrong
Olives and olive oil have a very long history.It's been suggested that olives and olive oil have been around as long a 6000 decades.The Bible even references olive branches in the story of Noah's Ark.It's unknown as to when people began to eat olives and their oil but its roots of use indicate that initially it was used in lamps as gas as well as for cooking.There are two primary types of olive oils, extra virgin olive oil and olive oil...
Gourmet Italian Gift Baskets
Posted on July 14, 2020 by
Christopher Armstrong
The most popular type of restaurant food is Italian food, so it is no surprise that there's a fantastic choice of gourmet Italian gift baskets available.If you're looking for a gift for a food lover, you can not go wrong with gourmet Italian gift baskets.There is all sorts of tasty food in gourmet Italian gift baskets.Everything from pasta to pastrami could be contained.Do not forget to Italian specialties such as minestrone soup, balsamic vinegar, Italian desserts and cheese...