The Curious Shopper: Pepper Color and Fat Myths
A column explains white and black pepper differ only in color not plant type. Black pepper is picked unripe and sun dried. white pepper from fully ripe berries with hull removed. Interchangeable but white favored in light foods. The page also corrects a fat content misprint in a gum fact claims and clarifies copper cookware safety and a homemade cholesterol egg substitute recipe.
Working women value family dinner time study finds
A Food Marketing Institute and Better Homes and Gardens survey shows employed women value family dinners at home and eat with their families about 5.65 to 5.98 times weekly, with less time spent on prep but similar enjoyment as non workers. It notes regional food patterns and rising use of canned goods and convenience foods to ease time constraints.
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Olive oil basics in American kitchens and buying tips
Olive oil introduction clarifies grades extra virgin virgin pure and health aspects. It notes color hints flavor notes optional blends location and growing conditions affect taste. It gives storage guidance to keep within a year and suggests using pure oil for high heat while reserve extra virgin for finishing.
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