Today’s Spotlight is on Sardines. Sardines are small, silvery, elongated fish that live in dense schools. They range in length from about 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches). They have a single short dorsal fin, no lateral line, and no scales on the head. Sardines are oily...
Today’s Spotlight is on Espresso. Espresso is one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods, of Italian origin. The French also made a significant contribution to the invention of the first coffee makers, predecessors of today’s espresso machines, and generally...
Today’s Spotlight is on Cranberry Relish. Cranberry sauce or cranberry jam is a sauce or relish made out of cranberries, commonly served as a condiment or a side dish with Thanksgiving dinner in North America and Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom and Canada....
Today’s Spotlight is on Peanut Butter Fudge. Fudge is a type of confection that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk. It has its origins in 19th century USA and was popular in the women’s colleges of the time. Fudge can come in a variety of flavorings...
Today’s Spotlight is on Carbonated Beverages with Caffeine. Carbonated beverages are drinks that have carbon dioxide added to them. Carbon dioxide is usually under high pressure. When the pressure is released, the carbon dioxide separates into a gas, which gives the...
Today’s Spotlight is on Baklava. Baklava is a traditional layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine. It’s known for its sweet, rich...
