In Cantonese (China) they’re called cloud swallows because they float like tiny clouds in soup. Sichuan cuisine calls them folded arms. In Mandarin they’re huntun. In English they’re wontons. What’s a wonton? It’s simple. Take thin dough, add filling, and fold them in a variety

  That is the question. After all, who wouldn’t want to take credit for 197 million birds eaten each day around the world? Fried chicken is everywhere. From popular restaurants, fast food, frozen, and homemade, it’s a global favorite. There are drumsticks, tenders, breasts, nugge

  What’s a hushpuppy? It’s not my noisy dog but a simple, deep-fried cornbread “cake” iconic in southern-style cooking. The name is almost as good as the food. According to author and editor Jorie Nicole McDonald, when it comes to hushpuppies “It’s all about fried food and a good

  What’s your fancy – brownie points, an old camera, or ugly mythical creatures that love to clean house at night? They’re all brownies but not the yummy chocolate treat we love today.  Americans chow down 1.4 billion edible brownies a year in different flavors, shapes, and sizes

What in the world is choux? Choux is a unique dough made from butter, water, flour, and eggs. There’s no baking powder, soda, or yeast. The dough is mixed and piped into long, finger-like shapes and baked at a high temperature. The steam inside makes it rise. The end result is a hollo

What’s your favorite? Sharp cheddar or pepper jack? Honey gouda or cave-aged gruyere? American or Swiss? Imagine the cheese that you’re eating was first made nearly 8,000 years ago. People ate cheese before they started to record history. That’s a long time ago. No one knows where che

  Cheese begins with milk. Do you prefer cow or goat milk? Sheep or water buffalo? How about camel, yak, or moose? You might want to try donkey or reindeer . . . Cheese is one of the most popular foods in the world. You can eat it straight, melt it, spice it, or add it to endless