10+ hour, 42+ min ago (314+ words) Since oregano is a woody, perennial herb, it tends to make dense clumps over time. So, division is not just a way to propagate it, but it also helps keep it tidy and neat. The very best time for dividing perennial herbs such as oregano is in spring or fall. During these times, the cooler temperatures put less stress on the plants when moving, and it helps the plant establish itself quickly. You can start by watering the soil a day before division. This'will allow the root ball to slide out of the pot more easily once the soil is soft and malleable. Next, cut the root ball into two or four pieces, depending on the size, with your hands or a clean, sharp knife. Just make sure that each section has several strong shoots and roots. Once finished, repot…...

13+ hour, 19+ min ago (391+ words) That came courtesy John Landis Mason, a New Jersey-born son of a Scottish farmer. Mason was seeking a way to improve the home canning process, which in itself was still in its infancy. While Mason showcased uncanny shrewdness in coming up with the jar that he had, he was far from shrewd as a businessman. His 1858 patent didn't cover all aspects of his invention and it wasn't until a full decade later that he chose to address that. Chief among these was the rubber ring on the underside of flat metal lids that was instrumental with respect to creating the airtight seal, thereby making wax usage unnecessary. By the time Mason decided to act in 1868, his jars were already everywhere. His attempt to regain control over his jars were a disaster, and when he died in 1902, he was allegedly penniless....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (941+ words) With cocoa becoming more expensive and having such a damaging effect on the planet, it's clear we need more options when it comes to enjoying chocolate." And a company called"California"Cultured may just have an answer." The American firm is developing sustainable chocolate " by growing it in the lab from harvested cocoa cells." CEO Alan Perlstein wants to provide everyone with 'real high quality chocolate at an affordable price' " and it"could be on shelves by the end of the decade. 'The cultivation of chocolate has led to destruction of much of the untouched tropical forests of the world,' he told the Daily Mail." 'Now, with cocoa shortages as well as quality issues we're seeing poor imitations taking the place of our childhood classics." 'We can basically change all of that with the technology we're developing.'" California Cultured has…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (385+ words) The species of plant will influence which plant part is being used as an herb. If seeds and fruits are being utilized, harvest them after they reach maturity. Harvest when the dew has dried. Herbs popular for their seeds or fruits include fennel, dill, nigella, poppy and parsley. Only collect as much as you can preserve at one time. For the best flavor and color, herbs should be utilized or preserved as soon as possible following harvest. Fresh, washed leaves can be frozen whole or in smaller pieces. Blanching is optional but not necessary. Blanching typically reduces the flavor but better preserves the color. Freeze whole leaves and stems by spreading them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and placing them in the freezer. As soon as the leaves are frozen, place the leaves in a labeled freezer…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (546+ words) From oyster stew to breakfast sausage, cream sauces, and baked apple pie, this warm and earthy spice used to be ubiquitous but has fallen by the wayside. While 2025's biggest food trend may be global culinary crossover, in times past, cooking techniques like seasonings defined the times. For instance, look back into European-inspired cuisine, and nutmeg appeared more readily than now. Sure, the seasoning's still used to make pumpkin pie spice or to finish off eggnog, but it's not the kind of flavor that's reached for daily. Yet for hundreds of years, from approximately the 17th into the early 20th century, nutmeg was readily sprinkled into dishes of both a sweet and savory context. Back then, the now utilitarian nutmeg grater even served as a marker of wealth, with the European upper class liberally grating the spice into food and drink. And…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (562+ words) Nestl" and global researchers have created a 96-variety cocoa collection covering 95 percent of worldwide genetic diversity to strengthen future of chocolate production. Nestl" scientists have helped map the world's cocoa diversity, creating a gene collection that could secure the long-term future of chocolate production. The new "core collection" of 96 varieties represents more than 95 percent of global cocoa genetic diversity and will fast-track the development of higher-yielding, disease-resistant and climate-resilient cocoa plants. Published in BMC Genomics, the project brings together Nestl" Research, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) and Fox Consultancy. The samples include several high-quality genome sequences from Penn State's Molecular Biology of Cacao programme, alongside rare varieties housed within CATIE's Costa Rica cacao collection. Reserve your FREE place This webinar will explore how precision analytic technologies like automated mass spectrometry are…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (270+ words) Black-owned seasonings brands bring both flavor and meaning to holiday dishes. The healthier alternative to Lawrys. Award Winning BB's Pure Heaven from @bbs_season_all won the National and International Awards 17 times and was also a H.E.B. Quest for Texas Best Finalist ". Shop now on www.bbsseasonall.etsy.com Hey yall! Foodies get PR too! Exceot instead of #makeup and #skincare we get stuff to eat! Lol this time i got somw pices and sauces from John Henry @Moelifendrinks and Ragin Cajun. Im ready to COOK bow! #fyp #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #foodie #unboxing #foodtiktok #recipesoftiktok #recip I'm usually against oven baked bbq chicken but this was really good! Season up the boneless chicken thighs with #CarolinaHeat then baste with your favorite barbecue sauce. . #fyp #tiktokfoodie #wingtok #tiktokfood #chefsoftiktok #tiktokchef #foryoupage The historic Black-owned New Orleans establishment Dooky Chase inspired the new spice line, which includes Gumbo,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago (300+ words) WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - While many families head to grocery stores to prepare for Thanksgiving, some shoppers are buying local at the Rosemary Beach Farmers Market. Misty Whitt, co-owner of Juice and Sunsets vendor, said supporting local businesses offers health benefits. "It is very important to support small businesses locally and shop locally. You can get all your produce here, all organic produce here, and the health benefits of having everything organic with no chemicals in it are just amazing," Whitt said. Shopper Brandy Souza said organic food has great flavor. "You know the ingredients you are putting in your body, which is super nice," Souza said. Some shoppers told us that supporting locally grown products can also help them save money. Produce farmer Delia Weslowski said her products cost less than grocery stores and last longer. "It's cheaper…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (255+ words) CARBONDALE " Southern Illinois residents won't have to wait until spring to enjoy fresh, local products. The Food Works Winter Farmers Market is returning this December. This time with an exciting new location and an expanded lineup of vendors and events to keep the community connected all winter long. CARBONDALE " Southern Illinois residents won't have to wait until spring to enjoy fresh, local products. The Food Works Winter Farmers Market is returning this December. This time with an exciting new location and an expanded lineup of vendors and events to keep the community connected all winter long. Now hosted inside Carbondale Community High School's student cafeteria, the market will open on Saturday, Dec. 6 and continue every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March. The move from the University Mall marks a homecoming for the market, which previously found success in the high school's…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago (501+ words) While some might think Starbucks is to thank for the beloved spice combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, the origins of a favorite fall beverage are much older than that. St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a Benedictine nun from medieval Germany whose many wide and varied contributions as an abbess, theologian, mystic, composer and an herbalist (among other things) led her to be declared one of the four female doctors of the church by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 7, 2012." In her classic work on health and healing entitled Physica, she wrote about using cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to "make your heart joyful: A version of the "joy cookies described above are included in a new book recently put out by Sophia Institute Press, St. Hildegard's Garden. The title, which I have on my shelf, is more than just a cookbook....