The armadillo (pronounced arma-DILLO) is one of the largest creatures on Earth — reaching up to 9 feet from nose to tail tip! They live throughout North America, Mexico, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Armadillos have been known as “pigs without hogs” because they look like pigs but don’t …
Recipes
A crawfish bisque is made from a rich and thickened roux-based soup base. It’s traditionally prepared by simmering onions, celery root, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, bay leaves, and seasonings in a chicken or vegetable stock until all the vegetables have softened, then adding whole peeled crawfish tails as well as heavy cream (or milk) and …
While there is no official way to determine which region makes the most authentic version of a given dish, one thing that we can all agree on is that Mexican cuisine has been around longer than any other ethnic group’s food. In fact, many people believe that Mexico was home to the original inhabitants of …
If you’ve never heard of Aunt Jemima Pancakes before, then we’re guessing that’s because they were named after an African American woman who was hired as a housekeeper at a Georgia hotel in 1898. She became so popular that she eventually had her own line of pancake mixes, which made her famous all over America. …
Sweetbreads, also known as calves’ brains, livers, tongues, or the tongue itself, have been eaten since ancient times. This tasty treat has been considered a delicacy by many cultures across the globe. The most common way to prepare them is to clean out the organs from an animal’s head (usually cows) and then simmer them …
An Irish Mule is one of our favorite cocktails on this list — we love how easy they are to mix up at home and serve as well. While you can certainly drink them all day long, nothing beats having these delicious drinks when the sun goes down. In fact, we consider the Irish Mule …
If you’ve been following our guide to vegan food recipes, then you’re probably familiar with some of the most popular plant-based drinks. One such drink that’s enjoyed around the world is blue milk (or “blue juice” as it was called when first introduced). This beverage has become so ubiquitous that people often confuse it with …
Cajun cuisine is one of America’s most popular regional cuisines. The name “Cajun” refers to Acadian French settlers who migrated from France to Louisiana in 1763 after being expelled by Britain due to their refusal to take up arms against the British during the American Revolutionary War. While they settled on both sides of the …
You can’t go wrong with perfectly crisp and juicy potato slices that have been air fried in your own kitchen. This recipe is super simple to follow, so anyone who enjoys cooking will be able to master this method quickly. The key here is to cut all the pieces into similar sizes, which makes them …
If you love a good sloppy joe, but want the savory taste of ground beef with melted cheese instead of the classic breaded meat, then you’ll want to try this great recipe for Sloppy Jane sandwiches. This recipe’s bold flavors are a perfect combination that will make you look forward to lunch or dinner and …