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]]>Start off by choosing a quality pilsner beer for the recipe. You’ll want to pick one of these beers since they have a light, non-hoppy body and a bit of sweetness that will counteract the bitterness of the grapefruit juice.
Pour your beer into a pitcher and then squeeze the grapefruit juice that you’ll need from a fresh, ripe grapefruit. Add the juice to the pitcher along with the beer and stir until they are completely mixed. Place in your refrigerator to chill to around 35-38 degrees F.
Pour into a tall pilsner glass and serve ice-cold! Enjoy!
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]]>The post Did You Know Wine Could Be Made With These Fruits? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Bananas have long been used to make alcoholic beverages in banana-growing regions of Africa, and now they are starting to expand and be commercially produced. The high sugar content of bananas makes it a prime choice for fermentation, resulting in a white, semi-sweet wine.
The Caucasus region and the Middle East are the main centers of pomegranate production, and some winemakers have mastered the technique of turning this ruby red fruit into wine. Pomegranate from Israel is a well-known variety, and many Armenian wineries are also starting to produce pomegranate wine.
Are you a fan of tropical flavors? If so, pineapple wine is a great choice for you! Sweet and usually drunk as a dessert wine, you’ll find producers in places like Hawaii (the pineapple capital of the world) and the Dominican Republic churning out this unique product.
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]]>The post What are the Origins of Burritos? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Burritos—which are made of a number of ingredients, most commonly meat, rice, beans, and/or vegetables wrapped inside of a tortilla—are an invention that can be traced back over 10,000 years!
Pre-Colombian peoples in what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States began making corn tortillas many thousands of years ago and soon learned to put crops like mushrooms, squash, and tomatoes inside of them to give them more nutritional value and flavor.
This tradition continued for many thousands of years until the modern burrito came about gradually and in an unclear manner. Since foods similar to the modern burritos have been consumed for so long, it’s hard to say exactly where our modern concept of them traces back to.
However, it appears that in the 19th century, the modern burrito began to be documented in linguistic and historical records from the state of Guanajuato and northern Mexico as a combination of beans, meat, vegetables, and rice wrapped inside of a tortilla, which is how we know it today.
In the early 20th century, burritos then crossed the border to the United States and were reintroduced by Mexican immigrants, who began preparing and serving them in California, and it didn’t take them long to expand throughout the rest of the country, and later, worldwide.
Isn’t that fascinating?
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]]>The post What Gives Spanish Chorizo its Unique Flavor? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The spice that gives chorizo its characteristic color and flavor is paprika. Made from crushed red peppers and smoked, you’ll find paprika in both sweet and spicy variants. Both are used in chorizo, creating some which are spicy and others which are sweeter. As such, it’s quite smoky and delicious.
Spanish chorizo also always contains a bit of garlic, which isn’t as noticeable as the paprika but strengthens the sausage’s flavor backbone. Pungent, spicy, and a little bit sweet when cooked in the chorizo, this classic spice couldn’t miss the party.
It might go without saying, but salt is another key component of chorizo’s one-of-a-kind flavor. Used in generous quantities in this Spanish classic, the salt really brings out the flavor of the pork which is used to make the finished product.
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]]>The post Get Your Glasses Ready for These September Drink Holidays! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>If you love beer, Monday, September 7th is the day for you. Suds lovers around the world will have the opportunity to enjoy a bottle of their favorite brew in celebration of this classic adult beverage.
Punch has its origins as an alcohol-infused fruit juice mix that was drunk by sailors in the 18th century, but it can be found in all kinds of varieties these days. From a classic non-alcoholic fruit punch to a rum punch that’s a great party beverage, enjoy whatever kind of punch you prefer on the 20th!
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, and its annual commemoration is held on the 29th of September. Whether you enjoy espresso, drip coffee, mochas, or Cuban coffees, you’ll have the chance to raise your mug in celebration of coffee on this late September Tuesday.
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]]>The post Flavored Sunflower Seeds Are All the Rage appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>It’s become popular to begin making and manufacturing flavored sunflower seeds—achieved by adding a flavoring or spice mix to the exterior of the roasted shells, which in effect “seasons” the interior of the seeds.
The premise of this idea is that the flavors contained in these spice mixes will impart a certain food or sauce’s flavor upon the toasted crunchiness of sunflower seeds. It’s an idea that works fantastically well!
Some of the most popular flavors you will see on store shelves include ranch dressing, dill pickle, barbecue, and chile lemon. Between spicy, salty, tangy, and sweet—there are a boatload of options to choose from
Have you tried flavored sunflower seeds yet? What is your favorite flavor?
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]]>The post Cachopo: A Meat Lover’s Dream From Spain appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The base of a cachopo is meat, meat, and a little bit more meat. In traditional versions of the dish, ham is placed between two thin veal fillets along with a mild, white cheese that is usually sourced from the region. The ham used in the dish can either be regular ham or any one of the number of Spanish-cured hams, such as Iberico or Serrano.
The dish is then rolled in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until cooked, resulting in a cheesy, gooey, concoction that will leave you in amazement.
Traditionally served with fried potatoes, you will often find cachopos topped with peppers, mushrooms, or onions to give a little bit of extra flavor to this deep-fried delight. They might not be the healthiest dish on Earth, but this Asturian classic sure is good. Be sure to try it if you get the chance!
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]]>The post Easter Treats Your Kids Will Love appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Nothing says Easter like a chocolate egg. While decorating Easter eggs might be more colorful and beautiful, a hardboiled egg doesn’t exactly leave a kid as happy as one made of chocolate does. You can find them in stores and bakeries everywhere, or you could even try making one yourself!
Easter is known for its pastel colors, and Peeps are a Marshmallow-based treat that you can find in pastel tones of pink, purple, yellow, and blue. Your kids will love these fluffy, sweet candies which are produced in the form of chicks.
Are you looking for a fun treat to make with your children for Easter? We love birds nest cookies, a cute and tasty treat that is made with melted chocolate, pretzel sticks, and topped with small Cadbury eggs. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
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]]>The post Learn to Make Hollywood’s Most Famous Dishes with Binging with Babish appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>As a foodie, this is a common desire many of us feel. Fear not, because there’s a YouTuber who can help us!
Andrew Rea’s YouTube channel has a series of videos under the “Binging with Babish” title that show us how to make some of Tinseltown’s most well-known dishes.
Binging with Babish is a series that brings to life foods from some of Hollywood’s most popular shows and movies, such as Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, and Deadpool.
While some of the dishes you’ll find there will probably ring a bell, there are others you might not even remember as having shown up!
The main theme of this channel, however, is to teach us how to cook using these Hollywood dishes as a reference point, and it does a fantastic job of doing so. A dish doesn’t have to be as famous as Gus Fring’s Los Pollos Hermanos chicken, for example, to make for a fun episode of this series.
So, get your kitchen prepared and get ready to learn how to replicate a selection of dishes that you have probably only seen on the screen before!
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]]>The post Make Your Own Grapefruit Shandy! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Start off by choosing a quality pilsner beer for the recipe. You’ll want to pick one of these beers since they have a light, non-hoppy body and a bit of sweetness that will counteract the bitterness of the grapefruit juice.
Pour your beer into a pitcher and then squeeze the grapefruit juice that you’ll need from a fresh, ripe grapefruit. Add the juice to the pitcher along with the beer and stir until they are completely mixed. Place in your refrigerator to chill to around 35-38 degrees F.
Pour into a tall pilsner glass and serve ice-cold! Enjoy!
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]]>The post Did You Know Wine Could Be Made With These Fruits? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Bananas have long been used to make alcoholic beverages in banana-growing regions of Africa, and now they are starting to expand and be commercially produced. The high sugar content of bananas makes it a prime choice for fermentation, resulting in a white, semi-sweet wine.
The Caucasus region and the Middle East are the main centers of pomegranate production, and some winemakers have mastered the technique of turning this ruby red fruit into wine. Pomegranate from Israel is a well-known variety, and many Armenian wineries are also starting to produce pomegranate wine.
Are you a fan of tropical flavors? If so, pineapple wine is a great choice for you! Sweet and usually drunk as a dessert wine, you’ll find producers in places like Hawaii (the pineapple capital of the world) and the Dominican Republic churning out this unique product.
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]]>The post What are the Origins of Burritos? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Burritos—which are made of a number of ingredients, most commonly meat, rice, beans, and/or vegetables wrapped inside of a tortilla—are an invention that can be traced back over 10,000 years!
Pre-Colombian peoples in what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States began making corn tortillas many thousands of years ago and soon learned to put crops like mushrooms, squash, and tomatoes inside of them to give them more nutritional value and flavor.
This tradition continued for many thousands of years until the modern burrito came about gradually and in an unclear manner. Since foods similar to the modern burritos have been consumed for so long, it’s hard to say exactly where our modern concept of them traces back to.
However, it appears that in the 19th century, the modern burrito began to be documented in linguistic and historical records from the state of Guanajuato and northern Mexico as a combination of beans, meat, vegetables, and rice wrapped inside of a tortilla, which is how we know it today.
In the early 20th century, burritos then crossed the border to the United States and were reintroduced by Mexican immigrants, who began preparing and serving them in California, and it didn’t take them long to expand throughout the rest of the country, and later, worldwide.
Isn’t that fascinating?
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]]>The post Make a Mug Brownie in a Flash! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The post What Gives Spanish Chorizo its Unique Flavor? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The spice that gives chorizo its characteristic color and flavor is paprika. Made from crushed red peppers and smoked, you’ll find paprika in both sweet and spicy variants. Both are used in chorizo, creating some which are spicy and others which are sweeter. As such, it’s quite smoky and delicious.
Spanish chorizo also always contains a bit of garlic, which isn’t as noticeable as the paprika but strengthens the sausage’s flavor backbone. Pungent, spicy, and a little bit sweet when cooked in the chorizo, this classic spice couldn’t miss the party.
It might go without saying, but salt is another key component of chorizo’s one-of-a-kind flavor. Used in generous quantities in this Spanish classic, the salt really brings out the flavor of the pork which is used to make the finished product.
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]]>The post Get Your Glasses Ready for These September Drink Holidays! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>If you love beer, Monday, September 7th is the day for you. Suds lovers around the world will have the opportunity to enjoy a bottle of their favorite brew in celebration of this classic adult beverage.
Punch has its origins as an alcohol-infused fruit juice mix that was drunk by sailors in the 18th century, but it can be found in all kinds of varieties these days. From a classic non-alcoholic fruit punch to a rum punch that’s a great party beverage, enjoy whatever kind of punch you prefer on the 20th!
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, and its annual commemoration is held on the 29th of September. Whether you enjoy espresso, drip coffee, mochas, or Cuban coffees, you’ll have the chance to raise your mug in celebration of coffee on this late September Tuesday.
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]]>The post Flavored Sunflower Seeds Are All the Rage appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>It’s become popular to begin making and manufacturing flavored sunflower seeds—achieved by adding a flavoring or spice mix to the exterior of the roasted shells, which in effect “seasons” the interior of the seeds.
The premise of this idea is that the flavors contained in these spice mixes will impart a certain food or sauce’s flavor upon the toasted crunchiness of sunflower seeds. It’s an idea that works fantastically well!
Some of the most popular flavors you will see on store shelves include ranch dressing, dill pickle, barbecue, and chile lemon. Between spicy, salty, tangy, and sweet—there are a boatload of options to choose from
Have you tried flavored sunflower seeds yet? What is your favorite flavor?
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]]>The post Cachopo: A Meat Lover’s Dream From Spain appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The base of a cachopo is meat, meat, and a little bit more meat. In traditional versions of the dish, ham is placed between two thin veal fillets along with a mild, white cheese that is usually sourced from the region. The ham used in the dish can either be regular ham or any one of the number of Spanish-cured hams, such as Iberico or Serrano.
The dish is then rolled in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until cooked, resulting in a cheesy, gooey, concoction that will leave you in amazement.
Traditionally served with fried potatoes, you will often find cachopos topped with peppers, mushrooms, or onions to give a little bit of extra flavor to this deep-fried delight. They might not be the healthiest dish on Earth, but this Asturian classic sure is good. Be sure to try it if you get the chance!
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]]>The post Easter Treats Your Kids Will Love appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Nothing says Easter like a chocolate egg. While decorating Easter eggs might be more colorful and beautiful, a hardboiled egg doesn’t exactly leave a kid as happy as one made of chocolate does. You can find them in stores and bakeries everywhere, or you could even try making one yourself!
Easter is known for its pastel colors, and Peeps are a Marshmallow-based treat that you can find in pastel tones of pink, purple, yellow, and blue. Your kids will love these fluffy, sweet candies which are produced in the form of chicks.
Are you looking for a fun treat to make with your children for Easter? We love birds nest cookies, a cute and tasty treat that is made with melted chocolate, pretzel sticks, and topped with small Cadbury eggs. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
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]]>The post Learn to Make Hollywood’s Most Famous Dishes with Binging with Babish appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>As a foodie, this is a common desire many of us feel. Fear not, because there’s a YouTuber who can help us!
Andrew Rea’s YouTube channel has a series of videos under the “Binging with Babish” title that show us how to make some of Tinseltown’s most well-known dishes.
Binging with Babish is a series that brings to life foods from some of Hollywood’s most popular shows and movies, such as Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, and Deadpool.
While some of the dishes you’ll find there will probably ring a bell, there are others you might not even remember as having shown up!
The main theme of this channel, however, is to teach us how to cook using these Hollywood dishes as a reference point, and it does a fantastic job of doing so. A dish doesn’t have to be as famous as Gus Fring’s Los Pollos Hermanos chicken, for example, to make for a fun episode of this series.
So, get your kitchen prepared and get ready to learn how to replicate a selection of dishes that you have probably only seen on the screen before!
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