Mushrooms are a unique food item in that they are neither technically vegetables nor meat. Instead they make up their own food category and the preparation and cooking of mushrooms will vary significantly depending on the dish. In some dishes they may be prepared as a focal point, meat-substitute, a role they are well equipped […]
Avocados are a delicious, versatile food enjoyed all over the world for their distinct taste and nutritional value. In the US they are often grown in Texas, California, and Florida and then transported to markets throughout the country. As with most fruits and vegetables care and handling during and after harvest go a long way […]
Spinach is practically the embodiment of healthy eating in the US. It can be found in abundance in salads, soups, and other dishes, particularly “Florentine” recipes. Spinach’s reputation for health and nutrition isn’t all hype either; it contains bountiful amounts of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, folate, and manganese. However, […]
Companies having concrete work done may have heard the term ‘concrete cooling’ used before. For some people who are unfamiliar with the concrete industry this term may have seemed confusing or surprising. Many people may have been left wondering why concrete cooling was necessary at all. Below is a discussion of why concrete cooling is […]
Ice is indisputably the champion when it comes to cooling methods for fish and seafood. Fish may be placed in a refrigerated, insulated container, a non-refrigerated, insulated container, or a non-refrigerated, non-insulated container. However, while refrigeration and insulation may be somewhat optional depending on the circumstances, ice seldom is. The vast majority of all seafood […]
Eggplants play an important culinary role in stews, sauces, and other dishes throughout the world and across many different cultures and styles of cuisine. They are renowned for their own complex, rich flavor as well as their ability to absorb the flavor and juices of the foods they are cooked in. For best results though […]
Once considered exotic by many Americans, artichokes are becoming a much more common mainstay thanks to their exquisite flavor and versatile culinary uses. Artichokes are frequent ingredients in a variety of dips, tasty components in many salads, popular side dishes, and sometimes even main courses. As with most other types of vegetables and produce the […]
It’s no secret that Americans love sampling exotic dishes from other cultures and then making them a dietary staple here at home. As a result peppers, a common ingredient in a variety of Asian and Latin dishes, are finding their way onto more and more American plates. Considering their delicious, zesty, flavorful taste they are […]
Oranges are the most cultivated fruit in the world. In 2010 alone there were an estimated 68.3 million metric tons of oranges grown. They are extremely popular when eaten fresh, are common ingredients in juices, desserts, preserves, and other dishes, and are even valued for their rind. The taste and quality of oranges will naturally […]
It’s fall and that means one of America’s most popular crops, the pumpkin, is in season. Pumpkins are extremely popular as carved jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, as festive decorations all fall long, and of course as tasty holiday treats such as pumpkin pie. As with most food crops proper storage and handling of pumpkins after harvest […]
