While Chinese immigrants were starting Chinese restaurants in the United States during the early part of the 20th century, the potential for mass distribution of ready-prepared Chinese dishes was not readily apparent. One of the first to see it was a man of Italian ancestry. Luigino ‘Jeno’ Paulucchi started the Chun King corporation during the […]
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What Are Shelf-Stable Foods?
In general, there are three kinds of foods in our kitchens: perishable, semi-perishable, and shelf-stable or “nonperishable.” Contrary to popular conception, it is not necessary for a food to be highly processed and full of chemical preservatives for it to be shelf-stable. Basic Difference Between Shelf-Stable and Perishable Foods The basic difference between shelf-stable and […]
Cans Of Bernard Dehydrated Water: What in the World is This?
Every once in a while you may see someone sharing a picture of a can of “dehydrated water.” There seem to be many of these old cans around and some have been sold on eBay. The vintage cans read “EMPTY CONTENTS OF CAN INTO ONE GALLON OF WATER. STIR UNTIL DISSOLVED. CHILL AND SERVE.” The […]
Fresh, Canned, and Dried Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots can basically be thought of as baby bamboo. These have been an important source of food in Asia for over 2,500 years.They are the very young and pale yellow beginnings of a bamboo “tree.” Keep in mind that bamboo is really a very tall and woody grass, not a tree. There is a […]
What Is Botulism Poisoning?
Botulism is a food-borne illness caused by the Botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum, a spore-forming anaerobic bacteria. Botulism poisoning is rare but extremely serious and potentially fatal. Approximately 10 to 30 outbreaks are reported each year. This poison is extremely potent; it is widely considered the most potent biological toxin for humans. The type of foods […]
Ever Had Pig Brains From a Can? There is Only One Brand Left So Get Some While it Lasts
Brains are actually somewhat nutritious. They are high in protein, at least. Some folks eat them, and some folks find the idea of eating them offensive, on many levels. Nobody is going to want to eat cow’s brains, for fear of “Mad Cow Disease” and not many of us would partake of monkey brains like in Indiana […]