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Onion. Celery. Green Bell Pepper.

Onion. Celery. Green Bell Pepper.

by David Salerno | May 17, 2023 | Blog, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Culinary Anthropology

This “Holy Trinity” is the mirepoix of Louisiana Cajun and Creole cooking. So how did we get here? The French settlers of the region came with their mirepoix of carrot, onion and celery. Chances are, while both the carrot and bell pepper were capable of...
Who is the Alfredo in Alfredo sauce? 

Who is the Alfredo in Alfredo sauce? 

by David Salerno | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Culinary Anthropology

Lifting the cloche on another piece of food history, this week we discuss the origins of Alfredo sauce. At first glance this sauce may beg the question, “is this sauce even Italian?” Noodles with butter and cheese? Sure, but it’s a far cry from the...
What is ham? Is it pork? 

What is ham? Is it pork? 

by David Salerno | May 3, 2023 | Blog, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Culinary Anthropology

We’re going back to our butchery class to answer the question, what is ham? I can tell you that growing up, a lot of the families I knew would have ham on Easter, and I can also tell you that most would have ham without knowing the reasoning behind it. Ham is...
Do you love al pastor tacos? 

Do you love al pastor tacos? 

by David Salerno | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Culinary Anthropology

Al pastor tacos come directly from Lebanese immigrating to Puebla, Mexico. Without going down a huge historical rabbit hole, these immigrants left due to the fall and disintegration of the Ottoman empire. If you’ve ever seen the way the meat is cooked for the...
Chickpeas? Garbanzo Beans? Where did these two names come from?

Chickpeas? Garbanzo Beans? Where did these two names come from?

by David Salerno | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Culinary Anthropology

Let’s start with the chickpea. The Latin word cicer refers to the plant family of legumes. Actually, ancient Roman scholar Cicero got his name from the word cicer since his family grew legumes on their farm.  This word then led to...

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