Caponata/Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad

Capunata

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Caponata

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Caponata is one of my favorite salads. The sweet and sour taste is what makes this salad special.

I’m not sure why my mom never made this dish from scratch when we lived in Sicily, because it is such a simple and easy dish to make and, besides the eggplant, all the other ingredients were ingredients Read more

Canning

Mbuattari

mason jars

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The basic idea of canning is to kill any organism that might spoil food. So that it can be preserved for long periods of time. It is important to follow hygienic rules for this process. Keep everything clean especially hands.

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The art of canning came about because of necessity. When refrigeration was not available it was one of Read more

Ingredient Wiki: Pasta

Pasta wiki pic

What is Pasta?

Pasta meaning paste in Italian, gets its name from its composition and texture that is achieved from a mixture of flour and water. Under Italy’s laws pasta is to be made only from durum wheat flour/semolina to ensure the firmness and quality of the pasta.  Pasta made from wheat flour yields a softer texture, and is a cheaper version of the durum wheat, making it Read more

Homemade Pasta Made Easy

Pasta di Casa


pasta machine

Home made pasta should be tried at least once in someone’s lifetime, it is truly a treat. To find out more about pasta Read more

Who got it first “The Chicken or the Egg?”

egg

For the thinking consumer

Question:

How do Eggs get salmonella?


We are told from the chicken feed

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Another question:

What do chickens eat?

Answer:

Chicken feed


My Perspective:

Why are the chickens not being recalled?

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The answer lies in this riddle

What do consumers have in common with money making corporations?

We don’t ask, they don’t tell