Mirepoix Taste Buds

She's not pudding. She's not exactly rice. Where she hails from, nobody quite knows for sure. Sweetened rice dishes are nothing new but they were once considered posh. This week we try to trace the origins of another dish found across the globe: rice pudding. 

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This flavorful dry rub is a staple in West African street food. Just in time for BBQ season, this spicy blend of ingredients is meant for grilled meat skewers (but fish or veggies work too!). 

This pastina is shaped like little footballs and is named for its resemblance to barley. 

Head on over to the blog for one of our favorite recipes for Roasted Cauliflower Orzo Salad from Chrissy Teigen's "Cravings". 

Pronounced (YAY-Toast) this delicious cheese straddles the line between savory dairy item and dessert. 

Let's be honest, America's real pastime is eating. If you ask any sports head that question though, they are already humming "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and envisioning the toppings for their hotdog. This week we chat all things baseball with the director of programming at a major sports network, Alli Bertucci, and get into the details of goopy vegetables, which pickles reign supreme, and what stadiums have some of the best food in town. 

These slippery suckers are quintessential French fare that some people find divine. Snails might not be everybody's cup of tea, but their buttery, herby decadence might just sway you. Are you escar-going to give them a try? 

As the late great Biggie Smalls once said, "I can fill ya wit' real millionaire shit/ Escargot, my car go one-sixty, swiftly/ Wreck it, buy a new one..."

Quark? What the heck is that? You might be surprised to learn it's a dairy product and not the noise a duck makes or a stopper for wine. You may be more familiar with the term "Farmer's Cheese" but let's get the skinny on this bizarre food. 

These stuffed mini-pancakes are popular treats for Muslims around Ramadan, but make no mistake they are for all to enjoy. Sticky and sweet, their preparation techniques vary, sparking a myriad of creations. Guarantee you will be adding these to your must try list. 

P.S. - Emily got her hands on some and they did not disappoint! 

Prohibition of cannabis has lifted in many states and with it comes delicious intoxicating treats. Just in time for the 420 holiday we talk all things weed and how to make some edible delights all on your own!