It’s a little Cajun, a little Creole, and a lot of Louisiana. Where did this multifaceted stew creation come from?
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Difference between: gelatin and pectin
Gelatin versus pectin: what is the difference between these two thickening agents?
As always, let us start at the beginning, with their definitions. Be forewarned that they will not put you in the mood for eating.
Food history: Hawaiian pizza
Difference between: quinoa and couscous
Quinoa versus couscous – let us investigate these rice and pasta alternatives.
Confession: I did not know quinoa was pronounced “keen-wah” until I began researching this post.
Food history: food trucks
Food trucks have been serving up quick, convenient, and savory tasting meals for over a hundred years. They’ve sparked festivals, television shows, and even serious rivals amongst one another.
The secret to food trucks and their longevity in this country? Not surprisingly, it’s all about the money – food trucks are less expensive to run than restaurants, and the savings are passed along to the consumer.
So it’s a win-win for everyone, right?
Maybe. Probably.
Difference between: cornstarch and cornmeal (and corn flour)
As with the Philly cheesesteak, cornstarch and cornmeal can be also be spelled as two words; I’m using one word for both to keep it consistent.
As simple as these two ingredients are, finding the difference between cornstarch and cornmeal proved more confusing than I anticipated.
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Food history: coffee
This piece needs to begin with the acknowledgement of the extensive timeline of the history of coffee, of which I could not begin to cover the entirety of here. There is in fact an entire book on the history of coffee, which is on my to-read list.
Therefore, I have decided to do something a little bit different with this Food History post.
Difference between: cream cheese and Neufchâtel
In addition to the difference between cream cheese and Neufchâtel, there is a difference between the American and French versions of Neufchâtel itself.
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