Buffalo, New York – the Queen City – might conjure up images of frosty winters and stunning Niagara Falls, but for many, it sparks a different kind of heat: the spicy buffalo wings. But have you ever stopped to wonder, where does that iconic buffalo seasoning come from? So, here's all you need to know about buffalo wings and the popular seasoning. The year is 1964. The Anchor Bar in Buffalo is bustling, and Teressa Bellissimo, looking for a late-night snack for her son and his friends, throws together a batch of leftover wings, dunks them in hot sauce mixed with melted butter, and – bam! – a legend is born. Little did Teressa know, her culinary ingenuity would spur...
Dads.They wear many hats. One minute they are fixing a leaky faucet, the next they are patiently explaining fractions with a plate of cookies as teaching aids. They're the shoulder to cry on after a scraped knee, the loudest cheerleader at every school play, and the life of the party at events. Speaking of events, Father's Day is the perfect occasion to show your appreciation through food. Imagine the joy on his face as you present him with a platter that includes: Barbecue Fire up the grill and serve some mouth-watering barbecue. The rich, smoky flavor, enhanced by Flourish Spices, will transport his taste buds straight to the heart of Africa. Pepper Soup Warm his soul with a steaming bowl of pepper soup. This...
Hello my food tribe, I am so happy to be back with my food tales. There is something about cheap food being very delicious. Please come with me as I remember growing up in Nigeria during my elementary school years. My parents will give us money to buy cooked food for lunch, since they are not around in the afternoon. One day I asked my Aunty Yemi what else we can do with the money without buying cooked food. She said okro or okra soup. Yes with two naira (less than 1 cent) we went to the market bought okro, grilled mackerel or titus fish , a few chili peppers palm oil and seasonings. We cooked and enjoy with Eba(fufu)...
