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Nutmeg Nutmeg adds a nice, nutty flavor when you add it in small amounts to baked goods. But eaten by the spoonful, it can cause big problems to your system. Even as little as 2 teaspoons can be toxic to your body because of myristicin, an oil that can cause hallucinations, drowsiness...
Not salt, not paprika, not nutmeg, but good, old-fashioned pepper. Why pepper? There are two main reasons why pepper is particularly sneeze-inducing. One reason is that it is often used when finely ground, and like any dust or tiny particle in the air, it can stimulate nerve cells ...
Store-bought eggs are safe to eat if they are refrigerated three to five weeks from the day they are placed in the refrigerator, Coffman said. “Sell-by” date will usually expire during that time. “You don’t have to necessarily throw them out if they’re past that. But I’d rat...
Chess pie is similar to vinegar, sugar or custard pies with the addition of a little cornmeal to give it texture. Stories range on why it’s called chess pie. Some say it’s a bastardization of the age old question “What sort of pie is that?” The response of “it’s just pie”...
because these were treats that could last a long time. In Medieval Europe, they were called “cookies”. It was popular to make them with ginger, or nutmeg. For wealthy families, they could use sugar or butter to make sweeter treats. There is one cookie people make today that is close ...
Stir through the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg In a separate bowl, whisk the mashed banana with eggs and oil until well combined Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients Fold everything together until combined Then add the pineapple and mix through ...
cinnamon and nutmeg evoke feelings associated with Christmas. Lavender notes tend to evoke a grandmother’s warmth. Vanilla brings forth comfort and heartiness. Food-related aromas, artificial scents mimicking flavors, are used in packaging. This is done toenhance the food and beverage product experie...
Not what you think, this is a different kind of pig-tale. I used to live in Denver and I would go to a little place in the 5 Points neighborhood called Casa de Manuel. The specialty there was a wet beef burrito with cheese, smothered in green chili. They are so good, that when ...