Beekeepers and Local Honey in the City - Food Variety 40

We don't know the exact number of beekeepers in our city or community, it is because no formal registration system in place.

Fig 01 - The beekeeper.

However, the estimate number is about 100 beekeepers in the city, Baton Rouge. This number is quite reasonable in urban areas.

Beekeepers are not really "professional" in urban areas, just kind of "part time" jobs and even hobby. 

They use open space (land) as a be yard. 1 acre (0.41 ha) of land is good to support at least 20 hives.

These 20 artificial hives could produce about 5 gallons or 60 pounds (18.93 liters) fresh honey per year.

Fig 02 - A bee sips nectar of flower.

In our suburban community, we might legally have up to 3 artificially bee hives in our own backyards.

Fig 03 - A bee in other flowers.

Some benefits to have hives in our backyards:

- free honey from your yard

- and free pollination services from the bees!

Fig 04 - Local fresh honey

Do you like local fresh honey?

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The Fresh Sweet Corn - Food Variety 39

We saw a sign of fresh corn for selling when we travel to countryside. It seems the corns come from a small garden at roadside. 

Fig 01 - Boiling corns. 

The seller said that corn is hybrid of "Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet." It is well known varieties in our areas, and even in the USA.

This kind of corn is favorite due to its:

- taste (sweet and tender)

- reasonable size

- resistant to diseases

- reasonable time to mature

- easy to grow

Fig 02 - A corn garden

Do you like corns?

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The Flash-Roasted Broccoli with Spicy Crumbs - Food Variety 38

Just simple recipe of the Flash-Roasted Broccoli with Spicy Crumbs. The recipe was modified from several sources.

Fig 01 - Spicy broccoli. 

Ingredients: 2 ounces sliced pepperoni 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds broccoli, trimmed and cut into long spears Salt 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Fig 02 - Fresh vegetable

Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°. In a mini food processor, pulse the pepperoni with the garlic until finely chopped. Add the panko and pulse just to combine. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the crumb mixture and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Scrape onto a plate and let cool. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the broccoli with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt. Spread the broccoli on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned in spots. Spread the mustard on one side of the broccoli and press the broccoli into the crumbs. Transfer the broccoli to a platter, sprinkle with any remaining crumbs and serve.

Fig 03 - Broccoli, sold in Walmart.

Have a great weekend

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The Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Food Variety 37

I believe there are no specific Cranberry Sauce in our state, Louisiana. Yes, Louisiana people have several names of its. 

Fig 01 - Cranberry Sauce.

Due to local influences or inspired, other names for Cranberry sauces in our state, Louisiana are:

1) Cajun spiced Cranberry sauce

- Spicy things up with cayenne pepper, onions, and garlic powder. Add some herbal such as thyme or oregano

2) Creole Cranberry sauce

- Achieve a savory flavor profile by utilizing Creole seasonings, a flavorful blend of herbs and spices.

Fig 02 - Fresh Satsuma

Tastes of Louisiana Cranberry sauces may also be influenced by seafood, sweet and savory balances.

Fig 03 - Cooking sauce

Do you familiar with specific Cranberry Sauces?

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Pickle Eggs Sold in the Farmer Market - Part 2 - Food Variety 36

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Fig 01 - The pickle eggs in the jar at farmer market

Sure, pickle eggs less salty compared to salted eggs. The important points that they taste like pickle, and they are probiotic.

What are the benefits of probiotic foods?

Probiotic foods are sources of “good microorganisms” to help our body:

- to work well and healthier.

- to fight bad microorganisms

- to make us feeling better.

- boost immunity

Fig 02 - A corner, illustration only.

Most fermented foods contain good microorganisms (probiotics). You may see the list of probitic foods, written by Christine Mikstas (published in WebMed, June 25, 2020).

Fig 03 - A jar with sign of pickle eggs

Some examples of probiotic foods you might know are:

- pickles

- tempeh

- yogurt

- kimchi

- sourdough bread

- some cheeses

- kefir

- miso soup

Fig 04 - Plants, just for illustration.

Since pickle eggs went through fermentation process, they are one of probiotic foods. Source of good microorganism, and useful for health, especially to balance gut flora.

Fig 05 - Quail eggs, ready to make pickle.

Have you tried pickle eggs?

Do you like chicken or quail eggs?

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Pickle Eggs Sold in the Farmer Market - Part 1 - Food Variety 36

We consume salt eggs, usually duck eggs. They are sold in the Asian groceries in our city, Baton Rouge.

Fig 01- Jalapeno pickle eggs

When we visit one of farmer markets close by our home recently, we noticed that there are pickle eggs.

We found the eggs include chicken and quail eggs, but no duck eggs as pickle eggs are sold.

The different between pickle and salt eggs are:
1) Salted eggs
- eggs are soaked in the brine or wrapped by salted charcoal paste.
- traditionally, salt eggs are duck eggs for specific texture and taste.

Fig 02- Sky over the city, illustration only

Fig 02- Sky over the city, illustration

2) Pickled eggs
- boiled eggs are soaked in the acid and sweet vinegar
- usually chicken or quail eggs.

Fig 03- Jars of pickle eggs

Have you tasted pickle eggs? what eggs?

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The Fig Season in the City - Food Variety 35

We have the variety of figs that can produce two terms in the year.  Like other typical figs, the harvesting seasons from June to early September.  

Fig 01- The fig fruit in the box

However, several varieties have second season in the Fall. The Brown Turkey fig is an example of the variety with two crops per year, Summer and Fall. This variety is well known for its sweetness.

3 favorites fig varieties in our area, Baton Rouge are O'Rourke, Champagne, Tiger and LSU Gold. 

We love O'Rourke variety; it is because the fruit is sweet flavor. The figs have a brown (beonze) skin with medium sized. The variety season is around Summer to early Fall.

Fig 02- The fig fruit on the hand.

The O'Rourke figs, we think are delicious fresh, dried, or cooked. Sure, we love fresh the most.

Fig 03- The fresh fig fruit, just picked them.

Have you tasted the fig? What do you think?

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The Tamale is a Typical Mexican Dish – Part 2 – Food Variety 34

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Fig 01- The Beef Tamale, sold in Walmart

The Tamale is a delicious dish with tastes of sweety, salty or spicy, made of “a corn based dog” with mixture of various stuffs such as: various meats (chicken), beans, dried fruits, olive, cheese, vegetables (carrots and peppers).

When eating Tamale, we remove the wrap first, either we throw it or used it as a plate. We may eat with:
- guacamole
- rice
- pico de gallo

As you might know that Guacamole is a kind of dip. made by mashing of avocados with other ingredients include chili peppers, lime juice, salt, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.

Have you tried a Tamale? Or which one Mexican food does you like?

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Are Cage Free Eggs Healthier than Regular Ones? - Part 2 – Food Variety 32

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Fig01- Cage free eggs packed

In addition, cage free hens live in housing system are able to stretch their wings, run around and lay eggs in the nest.  Thus, hens are able to express their natural behaviors compared to hens in battery cages

However, they might not access to outdoor, few of cage free systems let hens to play outside. 

The main reason the hens are not allowed to go outdoor that it is difficult to control predators. As you know, the foxes and coyotes are predators live around cage free system. 

Fig 02- A hen plays outside in the morning

In term of price, sure, cage free eggs much more expensive than confined hen’s eggs. The price could be double or more. I found US$ 2.26 for 12 regular eggs, while 12 cage free eggs are US$ 3.96. 

Fig 03- Two hens at a small farm.

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Have you Tasted Korean Dumplings? - Food Variety 35

We just bought Korean dumplings, also called as “Mandu” from a nearby Asian restaurant recently.

Fig 01- Korean Dumplings, ready to consume

Based on my knowledge that the well known dumplings come from the countries like Japan, China and Korea. Honestly, we don’t know the differences of Korean, Chinese, Japanese or other countries dumplings.

What we know that Dumpling is a small “cooked dough” with different kinds of filling in it, such as vegetable, seafood, fruit and meat.

At least, there are 3 types of dumplings sold in the markets, they are: frying, steaming and boiling.

Fig 02- Dumplings, ready to be boiled.

From internet sources that a dumpling and noodles were popular since the Han Dynasty about 200 BCE.

Fig 03- Dumplings, could be consumed immediately

We found that fillings of Korean dumpling composed of vegetable, tofu, seafood and meat. We love vegetable dumplings, and seafood dumplings sometimes.

Fig 04- Dumplings with sauce

Have you tasted dumplings? What types and filling do you like?

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