Today’s Spotlight is on Chianti A Chianti wine is any wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. It was historically associated with a squat bottle enclosed in a straw basket, called a fiasco. However, the fiasco is now only used by a few makers of the...
Today’s spotlight is on trail mix. Trail mix or “gorp” is a type of snack mix, typically a combination of granola, dried fruit, nuts, and sometimes candy, developed as a food to be taken along on hikes and is often taken on road trips. n North America, trail mix is...
Today’s Spotlight is on the campfire favorite, Toasted Marshmallows. The marshmallow originated in ancient Egypt as a honey candy reserved for gods and royalty. The treat was made from the mallow plant, which grows in marshes. The first marshmallows were made by...
Today’s spotlight is on Herbs and away from Salt. More Herbs Less Salt Day is a holiday that encourages people to substitute herbs for salt in their cooking. The day is celebrated on August 29th. The holiday aims to reduce salt intake for health reasons and to...
Today’s Spotlight is on Cherry Popsicle’s. Cherry popsicles are a sweet, healthy treat that is easy to make and can help cool you down in the summer. They are made with fresh cherries and lemonade and have a natural red color from the cherries. You can sweeten them...
Today’s Spotlight is on the Banana Split. A banana split is an American ice cream-based dessert consisting of a peeled banana cut in half lengthwise and served with ice cream and sauce between the two pieces. The classic banana split is made with three scoops of ice...
