June 12, 2020

Seasonings and Flavorings

What is Soy Sauce? Soy sauce is a liquid sauce made from soybeans and grains originating from Asia. The sauce is made through a fermentation process and ends in a pasteurization process before it is bottled. Some soy sauces are aged before they are packaged. Soy sauce is a dark brown, almost black color and

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June 12, 2020

Vegetables

What are Chives? Chives are an herb widely grown across North America, Europe, and Asia.  They come from an edible flowering plant.  Chives are long and thin green stems, which are called scapes, connected at the bottom to the bulb where the roots grow.  They are in a similar plant family to onions.  Chives are

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June 12, 2020

Nuts

What are Pistachios? Pistachios are tree-grown fruit seeds that originate from Asia and the Middle East.  While pistachios are technically fruits, they are widely classified as nuts.  Pistachios grow in a beige or brown shell and the pistachio nut is bright green.  When the shell splits open, that means the pistachio is ripe.  Pistachio nuts

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June 12, 2020

Chiles

What are Pasilla chiles? A Pasilla chile is a dried Chilaca pepper that is very popular in Mexico. It is dark brown or black in color, with a wrinkly, dried out exterior. These peppers can measure eight to ten inches in length and can be used whole or ground into a powder for seasoning. This

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June 12, 2020

Dairy

What is Asiago Cheese? Asiago is a type of Italian cow’s milk cheese. It is made in both fresh and aged varieties. Depending on the type, this cheese is a creamy white color and is either soft or hard in texture. What does Asiago Cheese taste like? Fresh Asiago has a mild flavor and a

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