If you have ever had the opportunity to wander through the streets of Austria, you may have noticed shop windows filled with beautiful, shiny chocolate cakes. The dreamy chocolate cake or torte, known as a Sacher-Torte, is instantly recognizable from
Stuffing is arguably one of the most important dishes served in a Thanksgiving spread. Of course there is the turkey, cranberry, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, casseroles, veggies, soups, rolls, pies, and more… but without stuffing? A good stuffing makes or
Thanksgiving is just around the corner again. Looking for some new yet classic recipes? Here we have ten (well, eleven actually) of the very best Thanksgiving recipes that come out perfect every single time. From a moist turkey and sweet
Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, began over 2,500 years ago as a month-long festival honoring the Lady of the Dead Goddess Mictecacihuatl. When the Spaniards arrived in Mesoamerica, they brought Catholicism with them, and their
Halloween is one of the only major holidays celebrated in the United States that doesn’t involve gathering with friends and family around the dinner table to share a large elaborate meal. Even without the big meal, the holiday is still
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Americans of all ages have increasingly gravitated to the holiday and today spend over $350 million dollars a year on costumes for their pets alone! They spend about $2.6 billion on costumes for themselves
Good cooking begins with the tools you use; no tool is used more than your kitchen knife. From preparing your meats, chopping veggies, carefully slicing delicate fruits, dicing food into bite-sized pieces, and more, your knives are the centerpiece of
Cinta Senese, originating in Tuscany, Italy, translates to “belt of Siena” and is a breed of pig that was almost lost forever due to extinction. Cinta Senese is an ancient, dating back to the Middle Ages, and hardy breed that
Have you ever wondered why most cheeses you find in your local supermarket are so inexpensive compared to artisan or imported cheeses? Maybe you have asked yourself why a pound of cheddar in the supermarket is only around $6 or
The word “artisan” gets tossed around a lot these days and simply means “made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.” Though there are really no specific industry standards for artisans to adhere to which makes their products
Thoughtful, delicious, and masterfully hand-crafted sausages & cured meats During a series of trips across the country, Chef Joel Tate and Fine Dining Restaurant Group owner Gavin Fine realized a common thread in their travels – a constant pursuit to
Human beings have been consuming milk and dairy products for well over 10,000 years. Dating back to the Neolithic revolution when humans began the domestication of livestock, archaeological evidence clearly shows that humans raised and consumed the milk from goats,
If you find yourself in the Santa Maria Valley, in the lovely county of Santa Barbara, located in the state of California, you will find a treasure trove of amazing barbecue dating back over 150 years. Born on the California
Many people wonder if what an animal is fed will have any effect on the meat from the animal. Does their diet affect your own health? In fact, what an animal eats will have a direct impact on the meat
Wine is one of those “established in ancient times” beverages that rarely (if ever) changes. New categories simply don’t come along. However, surprisingly, the world of wine has been graced with something “new” and rather lovely in color: Orange Wine.
