September 23, 2020

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Meats

Learn About Poultry

What is poultry? Poultry is a category of domestic or wild birds used for food. Common types of poultry include chicken, turkey, duck, and cornish game hens. When purchased ready for cooking, raw poultry meat is somewhat slippery, firm, and pale pink in color. When cooked, poultry turns white or tan, depending on the cut

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September 16, 2020

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Fruits

Learn About Tomatoes

What are Tomatoes? Tomatoes are a type of fruit that originates from South America. They belong to the family of nightshade plants, along with peppers, eggplants, and potatoes. While they are technically a fruit, they are commonly prepared as a vegetable. There are many tomato varieties, such as Roma, Beefsteak, Grape, Cherry, and Brandywine. Depending

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September 15, 2020

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Vegetables

Learn About Onions

What are Onions? Onion is a type of vegetable that is part of the Allium family of plants. While there are many varieties of allium vegetables related to the onion, like green onions, shallots, and leeks, we will be referring to the round onion. Onions come in 4 main varieties:  yellow, white, red, and sweet

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September 4, 2020

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Fruits

Learn About Tomatillos

What are Tomatillos? Tomatillos are small green fruits that originate from Mexico. They can vary in size, and be anywhere from 1-inch to 4 inches in diameter. They grow wrapped in a papery green husk which is inedible and removed before cooking. The fruit itself can be bright green or purple in color and round.

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July 27, 2020

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Seasonings and Flavorings

Learn About Cholula Hot Sauce

What is Cholula Hot Sauce? Cholula Hot Sauce is a brand of hot sauces originating from Mexico.  The brand manufactures six flavors of hot sauce that vary in spiciness, color, and flavor.  The original Cholula Hot Sauce contains chiles de árbol and a mixture of spices.  It is reddish-orange and has a slightly spicy smell. 

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