by Joseph Esposito | Apr 17, 2026 | Food Trends
Guidelines for Avoiding Any Health Risks with Aged or Fermented Foods Some form of aging has long been used by humans to preserve certain types of food. Archaeological digs suggest that people were drying fruits, vegetables and meats as early as 12,000 BCE, and that...
by Joseph Esposito | Feb 20, 2026 | Food Trends
How Cashews are Grown and Harvested Who doesn’t love a roasted cashew, with its rich, buttery flavor and crunchy texture? For many, it’s their favorite “nut.” But….it’s not really a nut. Strictly speaking, true “nuts” are hard-shelled fruits that do not open to...
by Joseph Esposito | Jan 23, 2026 | Food Trends
How to Get Started Making Your Own Delicious Bread and other Pastries Is there anyone who doesn’t like sourdough bread, with its signature tangy flavor and chewy, yet crisp crust? For many, it’s one of the wonders of the natural world, reinforcing the belief that...
by Joseph Esposito | Dec 19, 2025 | Food Trends
It’s Origins and What Makes Chowder Chowder | The Different Kinds of Chowder There’s nothing that will take the rough edge off of a blustery or brisk winter day than a steaming bowl of chowder and a pile of crackers. It’s also one of the classic comfort foods,...
by Joseph Esposito | Dec 5, 2025 | Food Trends
Exploring the Different Culinary Traditions in Other Cultures One of the things we always look forward to at the holidays is the food. Whether it’s pastries or eggnog, turkey or ham, pumpkin pie or figgy pudding it’s a big part of what make the holidays special....
by Joseph Esposito | Oct 17, 2025 | Food Trends
What Are the Differences? Is One Better Than the Other? When you go to the seafood counter at your local grocer, virtually every item on display will be listed as either “farmed” or “wild-caught.” What is the difference? Is one better for you than the other? What Is...
