Shrimp, like other crustaceans, have an open circulatory system. This means that their blood is not contained within and circulated through blood vessels. So, what is that dark-colored slimy line found just below the flesh of shrimp that everyone calls a vein and removes before cooking the delectable seafood? The vein of shrimp isn’t a…
Shrimp are some of the easiest seafood types to prepare. However, they may not be the easiest to enjoy, particularly if there are judgy eyes around. Do you pick them up with your fingers? Do you remove the shell or simply put everything in your mouth? Who knew that something so small and delicious can…
Despite being 240 miles above the surface of the Earth, astronauts can still enjoy a wide variety of foods every mealtime. As a matter of fact, just about anything that can be dehydrated and then rehydrated can be consumed in outer space. And nothing can make the mouths of astronauts water more than shrimp. Shrimp…
I know that nothing can be more frustrating than reaching for a cookie (or two) to quickly appease a grumbling stomach, soothe a craving for some sugar or lift a downcast mood than learning that it’s not baked enough. If it’s from a batch of homemade cookies, chances are all the rest are raw in…
Thanks to where it comes from, shrimp is naturally salty. But in some instances, its mild saltiness is not enough — it’s a must to season it, too. Adding a little salt and pepper is usually done in many instances. There are times, too, when garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and others can give shrimp…
Drink white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat. While it’s an old adage that’s so easy to remember, it’s a general rule of thumb that’s not entirely carved in stone. So, in other words, you can practically drink whatever you like with whatever food you have. However, there are still guidelines…
Whether you’re one of those who do not have the Thanksgiving turkey recipe you got from your mom or grandma, you’re in the right place at the right time. This post will guide you on how to be the quintessential Thanksgiving host — you will come across foolproof tips and tricks on how to go…
We were going to give you just 20 simple turkey-cooking tips, but we realized there are far too many turkey questions, so instead we created this comprehensive “Handbook for The Perfect Turkey.” It’s still very simple and easy to follow, but we think it addresses more of the complexities of why turkeys come out properly…
Boll weevils live in and around areas where cotton is grown. That’s because their diet consists of cotton solely. However, they will also readily eat related plants if necessary. While boll weevils do not like staying indoors, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they can’t end up invading your home, usually by accident. Getting rid of…
Most people know Marsala wine as an ingredient in chicken Marsala and many other Italian and Italian-American dishes with a rich and sweet Marsala-based sauce. But did you know that it’s also an excellent sipping wine? In this post, I will quickly talk about a total of 9 Marsala wines that you can order online…