The Pure Food and Drug Act (PFD&A) was first enacted in 1906 to protect the health of consumers by regulating food safety, ensuring that drugs were safe, and establishing standards for food and drug...

While the traditional biryani recipe has some amount of salt, it is always difficult to determine how much. In fact, some biryani experts say that the amount of salt varies from cook to cook...

  Understanding Silly Putty Silly Putty is a type of silicone-based putty that was invented by James Wright in 1943. It is known for its unique properties, such as the ability to stretch and...

  What food can I bring on board? If you are looking to bring your own food on an Alaska Airlines flight, you are in luck. Passengers are allowed to carry and consume their...

When we first moved to California, we made it a point to visit a Whole Foods market at least once a week. It wasn’t hard, and it was easy to get us to the...

It’s a beautiful day outside, and we were up early to do some housework. First, we cleaned out the fridge, then I made a tofu breakfast burrito for the both of us. I also...

I was first introduced to the wonders of lemongrass when we were living in Thailand. That was eight years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Lemongrass is a wonderful herb that has a...

Irish moss is a seaweed belonging to the family of red algae, and it has been used in cooking for hundreds of years. It is most popular as an ingredient in vegan and vegetarian...

Whole Foods is a great company and they make a lot of good food. However, I would rather shop at my local grocery store and get a better deal. Whole Foods has bulk bins...

Duck fat is the heart center of the French onion soup, and it is used in most of the classic French dishes. For other cuisines, the fat is used in a variety of dishes,...