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How To Tell If a Pineapple Is Ripe?

Juicy, fresh, and always enticing, pineapples are one of the world’s favorite fruits. But do you know how to tell if a pineapple is ripe? Keep reading to learn this and other interesting facts about pineapples.  How To Tell If a Pineapple Is Ripe? While pineapple hails from tropical and subtropical America, this fruit is…

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Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

Not even the most hardened food lovers can avoid shedding a tear when they chop onions. But why does this happen? In this post, we explain why onions make you cry, along with other interesting facts about onions.  Why Do Onions Make You Cry? In a way, onions make us cry to discourage us from…

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Why Are Carrots Orange?

With food, there’s always more than meets the eye. Seemingly simple questions such as “Why are carrots orange” can reveal interesting facts about nutrition and health. Keep reading to learn more. Why Are Carrots Orange? Roses are red, violets are blue, and carrots are orange. Well, that’s not the traditional version of the poem. But…

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Can Furikake Go Bad?

In a previous post, we talked about the history of furikake, a popular dry Japanese condiment. But can furikake go bad? Keep reading to discover the answer.  What Is Furikake? Simply put, furikake is dry seasoning that the Japanese love to sprinkle over foods like rice, fish, or vegetables. While the ingredients of furikake may…

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Can Potatoes Go Bad?

Throughout history, potatoes have been shown to be remarkably resilient and versatile. But can potatoes go bad? And if they do, how to tell? Keep reading to discover the answers.  Can Potatoes Go Bad? Potatoes are one of the world’s most famous vegetables, and for good reason: There are many ways to prepare them and…

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Turkey vs Chicken: Which One Is Best?

Today we tackle a classic culinary question: Turkey or chicken? In this post, we outline the differences between these two types of meat and their nutrient profiles.  Nutrient Profile of Turkey When it comes to deciding between turkey and chicken, many factors come into play. However, let’s begin by taking a quick look at the…

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How Are Carnitas Made?

Carnitas is a Mexican pork dish so delicious that Mexicans reserve it for Sundays or special occasions such as weddings or local festivities. In this post, we discuss the history of carnitas and explain how carnitas are made.  When Were Carnitas Invented? As is often the case with popular dishes, sketching out a history of…