Turnip, a member of the Brassica genus mustard family, is a root vegetable closely related to arugula and radishes. Both the turnip root and its leafy greens are edible. Turnips are grown throughout the world in…
Miki Noodles are a popular snack food native to northern Luzon in the Philippines. An egg noodle soup, there are lots of different Ilocano Miki soup recipe and almost as many different types of Miki noodles. The…
If you enjoy experimenting with different recipes, then you aren’t alone. Many people, whether they’re master chefs or amateur cooks, enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. These food enthusiasts may sometimes try a dish someplace and…
Yat Gaw Mein, or Yakamein as it’s commonly called in New Orleans, is a satisfying dish. Resembling other noodle soups like pho and ramen, Yat gaw mein is, like its cousins, more than just a soup. It’s…
Although it’s often served on special occasions, Italian Wedding soup has nothing to do with weddings. This Neapolitan soup, dates back to ancient times. Minestra Maritata as it is called in Italian, means “married soup”. Not the marriage…
Salchichon is a type of cured Spanish summer sausage that is similar to Genoa salami – the primary difference is that the Italian version is not smoked, whereas the Spanish version is. It has a…
Iguanas are a type of reptile native to Central and South America (primarily Brazil) and across the Caribbean to eastern islands. The iguana is a natural and common prey for animals like snakes, jaguars, and…
Anne Marie Drummond, a.k.a. Ree, is an American author, photographer, food blogger, and television personality. She lives with her family in Oklahoma on a working ranch, often the setting for her many TV cooking shows….
Squid. These delicious little mollusks have long been the subject of folklore. In both literature and old-fashioned tales. The squid has been portrayed as the monsterous sea creature in books from The Odyssey to Twenty…