Bell peppers are a well-known and popular vegetable that you can find in most grocery stores. However, many people wonder whether bell peppers can be spicy, probably because they’re peppers, after all! In this blog post, we’ll explore the answer to that question, and then some. Can Bell Peppers Be Spicy? According to the American…
Parmesan cheese is one of Italy’s national culinary treasures. And although part of parm’s history is having a long shelf life, there are some precautions you need to take when storing parmesan cheese. Here’s what you need to know. How To Store Parmesan Cheese? Parmesan cheese was invented around the 12th century in Parma (hence…
There are many well-known facts about carrots, like their high levels of vitamins A and C or their positive impact on eye health. But are carrots root vegetables? Keep reading to find out. Are Carrots Root Vegetables? Yes, carrots belong in the root vegetable category, a list that also includes beets, radishes, parsnips, and turnips. …
If you are into spicy food, chances are good that you are curious about how some of the world’s most famous peppers stack up against each other. For example, Are Japanese shishito peppers hotter than Mexican jalapenos? Read on and find out! Are Shishito Peppers Hotter Than Jalapenos? While jalapeno peppers are far from being…
Apples are one of the world’s most popular fruits, and with good reason: they are delicious and boast a rich nutrient profile. So, in today’s post we discuss the vitamins and minerals contained in apples. Follow along to learn more! Vitamin Content of Apples Apples are a good source of vitamin C. For example, 125…
If you are a fan of bell peppers, you might have asked yourself at some point if these fruits can be classified as nightshades. Well, wonder no more, because in today’s post, we tackle this and other questions about bell peppers. Are Bell Peppers Nightshades? We’ll unpack this in greater detail below, but the short…
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…
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…
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…