Understanding the coleslaw origin requires a quick trip back to the late 1600s. Originally known as koolsla by Dutch settlers in New York, the dish literally translates to “cabbage salad.” While it’s now a staple of modern comfort food, the journey from Dutch “koolsla” to American “coleslaw” is full of fascinating etymological twists. Coleslaw Origin: … Read more
Most people who like to cook and eat mussels believe that they are done cooking when the shells open. Furthermore, any mussels that don’t open cannot be eaten because the mussels were dead. You should always throw away unopened mussels! Is this true? Are closed mussels bad? Can you eat dead mussels? The truth is, … Read more
Most people believe that Marco Polo brought noodles back to Italy from China, thus bringing the concept of pasta with him. The great Venetian explorer/merchant is said to have discovered much during his fabled visits to China, and that without him, Italy would not have developed the pasta it is famed for today. To be … Read more