Greenville, South Carolina, offers quite the culinary scene. Yes, inventive southern fare abounds — but even at Soby’s New South Cuisine (Sobys.com), it’s fun to go a little old-school. In this case, it comes in the form of a riff on a classic banana cream pie — one made with white chocolate. EASY BANANA PUDDING RECIPE WITH WAFERS AND WHIPPED …
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Farmers market food-shopping secrets in 5 key categories: 'Get the best quality'
As summer arrives, farmers markets welcome patrons with a variety of fresh and locally sourced foods. “Visiting these markets during spring and summer not only supports local farmers but also provides a bounty of health benefits,” said Sarah Heckler, MS, RD, a dietitian with Anne Till Nutrition Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can make the most of your farmers …
Read More »Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
Protein, protein and more protein: This seems to be the latest health and wellness trend on social media. And some TikTok creators have found what they consider the next best way to implement more protein into people’s diets. TikTokers are taking cottage cheese and baking it in the oven. Hundreds of videos pop up when searching for “baked cottage cheese” …
Read More »Meet the American who invented sliced bread: Otto Rohwedder, hard-luck hawkeye
Otto Rohwedder gave the world an innovation by which all others are compared. Rohwedder, a native of Davenport, Iowa, invented sliced bread. It’s the greatest thing since … Well, it’s the greatest thing, according to popular acclaim. “Sliced bread is the standard of all innovation, past, present and future,” said Ed Douglas, a businessman, local historian and county commissioner from …
Read More »American Culture Quiz: Take a swing at this test of baseball greats, the Big '80s and more
APP USERS: Click here to get this quiz! Some of America’s greatest hit-makers, from the tennis court to the baseball diamond to the airwaves, are among those found in this week’s test of national knowledge. The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of unique national traits, trends, history, people and popular interests. This week’s …
Read More »Rise of rhubarb, the vegetable that acts like a fruit, 'a sure sign' spring in swing
Rhubarb is erupting across the northern United States right now — offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate one of the year’s first and most intriguing harvests. “Route 340 here in Lancaster County is a designated scenic byway and one of the great scenes this time of year are all the little farm stands selling rhubarb,” Lisa Horn, the “director of …
Read More »Mochi donuts are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable: Japanese-American sweet treat trending in US
Americans want mo’ and mo’ mochi donuts. Colorful and whimsical, the sweet, exotic treat is a fusion of Japanese and American pastry traditions. Mochi donuts are exploding in popularity here in the United States. They were conceived in Japan by Mister Donut, originally an American company but now almost exclusively an overseas brand. COFFEE VS. MATCHA TEA: WHAT DOES YOUR …
Read More »5 fruit-friendly facts for National Blueberry Pie Day: 'Healthy' and 'tasty'
Sunday, April 28, is “National Blueberry Pie Day” — helping to kick off pie-making season each year. Though it’s unclear when this observation began, many find it a good excuse to enjoy a delicious slice of blueberry pie (ice cream on the side optional). Want some “food for thought” during your celebrations? THESE ARE THE 8 BEST FRUITS FOR YOUR …
Read More »Bread king of Paris rises to the top in annual baguette contest: 'A lot of love'
The new bread king of Paris has been crowned. Xavier Netry rose to the top of a field of 172 competitors and was declared winner of the 31st annual “Grand Prix de la baguette” earlier this week, said the Associated Press. Netry, who has been baking for 25 years, is head baker at Utopie, a bakery in Paris’ 11th district, …
Read More »Tips for making sourdough starter that you can use in recipes for years to come
Making sourdough bread at home has been a growing trend. With the help of social media, beginner bakers have been making recipes at home with guided instruction. The process of making sourdough bread is a bit different from other baked goods. It uses a starter to rise, rather than traditional yeast. BAKE THE PERFECT SOURDOUGH BREAD USING THESE TIPS FROM …
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