After World War II, rationing in Europe made chocolate so expensive that an Italian pastry maker named Pietro Ferrero began adding chopped hazelnuts to stretch out his supply of chocolate to create what he called “Pasta Gianduja” – a hard paste that was sliced and placed on bread, like cheese. A few years later, he […]
Another nationwide general election is weeks away so here are a few things to do and keep in mind before the big day: · Except for North Dakota, you’ll need to register to vote if you’ve never done so. To check your state’s deadline for registering – or if you’re in the District of […]
As another school year begins – with many of our children back to a bricks-and-mortar school and many still learning from home – you’re likely looking for new ways to keep your kids’ brains stimulated and developing as they should. Online gaming often gets a bad rap and staring at computer or TV screen […]
Over the last few months, as we’ve all been spending more time at home, the Shop Talk blog has brought you a variety of simple and yummy do-it-yourself recipes – from pizza and hummus to guacamole and bread. Here’s another of our favorites: tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a must for any kitchen because […]
