‘Vegemite’ is a household name in Australia and has sparked copy-cats in many other parts of Southeast Asia, the UK and the EU. Long the brunt of jokes about what it’s ‘actually’ made of, and why folks love it so much, the ‘meaty’ spread is truly iconic…Read More →
As I suspected, many ordinary Americans don’t understand the dangers of the avian flu outbreak, the danger of other species getting infected, and the mechanism by which the flu is transmitted to humans. They trust Trump, over the CDC…Read More →
I tripped over this obscure-sounding topic while researching something completely different. Pairing fruits with herbs is not an everyday concern… But this particular object of cogitation becomes more entrancing the more you think about it…Read More →
Who came up with the crossover term ‘swicy’? I agree, it has a sort of jaunty, hip-swinging linguistic ‘feel’ to it. Brings to mind the rhyth-mic gait of a kilted bagpiper in mid-tune! But I contend there are still other ‘swuture’ flavour crosses to be delineated…Read More →
I don’t hear about this much anymore, But Mom always insisted it’s important to remove your wedding rings and other jewelry when cooking. If you scratch glass, it can break spontaneously, contaminating the food with chips and shards…Read More →
Back when I was first married, virtually every bride could count on being showered, liter-ally, with Pyrex or Corning Ware as wedding gifts. The stuff is still popular today. And Corning Ware is making a comeback after a lull in popularity.Read More →
Overexposure to common antibiotics has made them less effective. Especially against so-called Superbugs… One issue is careless use of antibiotics by MDs and patients when treating human diseases. Another is the heavy use of antibiotics in livestock…Read More →
This was once a crucial question for me and thousands of other college students who bought Kraft M&C by the case. Neverthelesss… Who among us hasn’t asked ourselves, at one time or other… What is the actual shelf life of Kraft Mac & Cheese?Read More →