Chowhound. Oct 2020. Mystic, beautiful, decorative, lucky, nutritious, superfood—these are some of the words used to describe a pomegranate fruit. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and using pomegranate. The brilliant ruby red ball has a thick rind on the outside, and spongy white tissue and edible sweet yet tart arils inside. Whole pomegranates […]

Chowhound. October 2020. Often referred to as “Carolina Caviar” or “Southern pâté” in the southern United States, pimento cheese is a classic at tailgates, parties, and in lunchboxes around the country—and these are some of the best pimento cheese recipe ideas around. This unique cheese mixture is traditionally made with shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and sweet cherry […]

Chowhound. August 2020. Wraps are a much healthier alternative to fast food and one of the easiest things to make at home. Versatile for picnics, road trips, and office lunches, wraps are portable, quick, and hearty. They are also packed with nutrition and can be adapted to your taste. If you’re tired of lockdown cooking and bored of plain […]

Chowhound. August 2020. Tropical fruit fans, here’s everything you need to know about star fruit (or carambola). What Is Star Fruit? If you have been reluctant to try the exotic waxy looking greenish-yellow star shaped fruit before, here are some facts that would help change your mind. The five-point fruit is officially called carambola, but popularly […]

Chowhound. July 2020. Get to know the mango in this handy guide, from types of mango to mango recipes, plus lots more info you never knew about this marvelous tropical fruit. Mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world. It is believed that mango was first found in India over 5,000 years ago, and […]

Chowhound. April 2020. Easter egg decoration is an expressive art form that goes beyond dyeing in pastel colors or dipping in chocolate. Write, scratch, or etch designs; glue beads or leaves; paint dots, geometric designs, or entire scenes. From wire woven eggs in the Czech Republic and painted murals of the countryside in Croatia, to gold- […]

Chowhound. March 2020. Craft distilleries across the U.S. are responding to the shortage of hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of beer, gin, whiskey, and rum, they are recalibrating their facilities and directing their employees to produce hand sanitizer. Continue reading on Chowhound…