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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Beluga Lentil Caviar Is A Luxurious Snack On A Picnic Budget
To understand exactly why comedian Mamrie Hart's recipe for beluga lentil caviar is so fun, it helps to clarify a few things. First off, there are no beluga whales involved in the making of beluga caviar. The fish eggs that are harvested from beluga sturgeon to make this particularly fine and expensive variety of caviar are so named for the white markings and belly of that species of fish. The word 'beluga' shares a root with the Russian word for white. Second, beluga lentils have nothing to do with fish eggs, or fish in general, aside from the fact that the plump, black legumes look a little like a giant lump of caviar. Hart's recipe - which takes the luxurious presentation of caviar and applies it to the humble black lentil - is like a telephone game of culinary associations that happens to result in a lovely snack for a dinner party or a summer picnic. On a fundamental level, caviar is just a dip. These lentils, seasoned with dashi and caper brine to give a hint of the ocean, are a dip, too. They just happen to be quite a bit more affordable. (MORE: On The French Riviera, Gazpacho Tastes Like Summer) By my calculations, a pound of beluga caviar costs roughly one thousand times more than a pound of beluga lentils. 'Feel free to use the real stuff if you married rich and love it, but in this case . . . we are using lentils!' Hart writes. The recipe comes from her irreverent cookbook All I Think About Is Food, published in April by W.W. Norton & Co., which channels the comedian's warm personality into a decadent but uncomplicated approach to vegetarian cooking. Hart explains that the cookbook was born of her own culinary obsession, 'You could be having a very serious conversation with me, and I'll look fully immersed. I could be nodding along and even reaching over to hold your hand in support, but, mentally, I'm deciding what soup to make tomorrow.' Beluga Lentil Caviar Ingredients 1 cup dried black beluga lentils 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups water 1 tablespoon vegan dashi powder 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon caper brine A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce, I prefer Cholula with this Salt Pepper Pringles for serving Instructions Rinse the lentils thoroughly. In a medium pot, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil and sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. If you're going for full ocean flavor, add your dashi here. Once the water is bubbling, add the lentils and turn down the heat to a simmer. Cover for 15 to 20 minutes. Once the lentils are tender but holding their shape, drain any remaining water and mix in the capers, soy sauce, brine, and hot sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in your fanciest dish with your finest Pringles and start talking in a pompous accent. Excerpted from ALL I THINK ABOUT IS FOOD by Mamrie Hart, copyright © 2025, reprinted by permission of Countryman Press, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Co., Inc. All rights reservedMORE ON - Think Spring With This Pasta Primavera - Feeling Spicy? Make This Thai Chili Oil - Refreshing Spring Sips
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Doctors issue warning over popular gym trend as female athlete, 24, suddenly drops dead
A young woman mysteriously died while she was competing in a CrossFit competition in Mexico. Nayeli Clemente, 24, was competing in the Cholula Games, a CrossFit licensed event in San Andrés Cholula in south-eastern Mexico on May 2 that was held in 96 degrees Fahrenheit heat. But during the first 'Team Pyramid Run' - which involves running varying distances at a high speed with intervals of rest to recover - Clemente began to find it hard to breathe and fainted. The fitness enthusiast began showing signs of low oxygen levels in her body and had to given emergency CPR by a doctor in the crowd, who was later identified as Dr Daniela Castruita. According to local news, the expert was able to stabilize Clemente briefly before emergency responders arrived. However, despite being rushed to a hospital and then a private clinic for treatment, the physical therapist passed away. Officials later clarified that she had reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest- a sudden condition that can cause loss of both breathing and heart function. During a cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood and within minutes, several crucial organs begin to lose oxygen and are at risk of death. While officials are yet to clarify what caused a cardiac arrest, it can be assumed she died due to performing intense exercises in high temperatures. Being in excessive heat can increase your risks of a cardiac arrest. Heat-caused stress to the body can force the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart to work harder to pump blood to the surface of the skin for cooling. This can lead to to dehydration and electrolyte loss, which can disrupt heart function and raise the risk of death. Dr Hugh Shoff with UofL Health Emergency Medicine told WDRB: 'If your body is not able to cool itself down, what ends up happening is your organs can't function as well. 'So you start evaporating a lot of water out of your system, then you become dehydrated to where your body can't pump as much fluid and that ends up injuring the organs.' According to a 2010 study, 95F or 35 Celsius is considered the upper limit for human survival, beyond which the body cannot effectively cool itself through sweating and becomes susceptible to a cardiac arrest. Over 350,000 Americans experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year. It typically affects adults, but it can happen in children, too. Pyramid runs are known to push runners to their limits in terms of endurance and speed due to their structured pattern of running and resting. However, this exercise can be demanding on the cardiovascular system and muscles - leading to fatigue, excessive sweating as well as damage to your organs. According to Dr Emil Hodzovic, a Pittsburgh-based doctor and health coach, fitness enthusiasts, whether new or seasoned should not perform intense exercises such as Crossfit during a heatwave. He said: 'If you experience lightheadedness, hot or red skin, blurry vision, extreme fatigue, weakness, an excessive heart rate or vomiting, then rest in the shade and rehydrate. 'If symptoms persist consult a medical professional. This is not the time for #nopainnogain.' Additionally, if you are exercising during intense heat, Dr Hodzovic recommends consuming an electrolyte drink before and after your session to make up for lost fluids. 'Hydrate above and beyond what you expect you'll need. Sweat needs to be replaced and you'll lose litres an hour, far more than you can absorb by drinking,' he added. According to the local press, spectators have claimed that the medical team at the event was slow to respond to Clemente's condition. Paramedics were allegedly encountered issues when deploying a stretcher and an oxygenation device reportedly was not connected when it was needed. Some witnesses have also claimed that there were not enough paramedics on site to cover the event - which has led to backlash against organizers of the event. However, they soon assured people in a statement that they maintained close contact with the family of the young woman. They said: 'During the main event of the Cholula Games, an athlete developed a medical complication. 'She was treated by the event's medical team and transported alive to a private hospital, where she sadly died the following day. 'The Cholula Games has been in constant communication with the athlete's family since the incident. 'We remain in contact with them to provide them with all the support they need during this difficult time.'
Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Americans' Hot Sauce Preferences, Broken Down By State
Are you more of a Sriracha fan or a Cholula person? What about Frank's RedHot or Texas Pete? Your answer might be related to where you live. In honor of National Hot Sauce Day on Jan. 22, the folks at online grocery platform Instacart analyzed purchase data to reveal Americans' hot sauce preferences. Looking at the country overall, the top brands sold in the U.S. in 2023 were Frank's RedHot, Cholula, Tabasco, and Texas Pete. Instacart Instacart's report also includes a state-by-state breakdown of the most uniquely popular hot sauce in each state ― which reflects the share of hot sauce for each brand purchased on Instacart in a given state compared to the national average — and which states buy the most and least hot sauce (heat index): 1. Alabama: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.6) 2. Alaska: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 2.7) 3. Arizona: Valentina (Heat Index: 2.1) 4. Arkansas: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.3) 5. California: Tapatio (Heat Index: 2.5) 6. Colorado: Nanita's Finest (Heat Index: 3.0) 7. Connecticut: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.8) 8. Delaware: Crystal (Heat Index: 2.1) 9. Florida: Crystal (Heat Index: 1.4) 10. Georgia: Texas Pete (Heat Index: 2.1) 11. Hawaii: Tabasco (Heat Index: 1.0) 12. Idaho: Cholula (Heat Index: 1.4) 13. Illinois: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 2.0) 14. Indiana: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.9) 15. Iowa: Huy Fong Sriracha (Heat Index: 1.0) 16. Kansas: Spanish Gardens (Heat Index: 1.4) 17. Kentucky: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.9) 18. Louisiana: Tabasco (Heat Index: 1.3) 24. Mississippi: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.6) 32. New York: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 2.0) 41. South Dakota: Heinz (Heat Index: 0.9) 'Americans are passionate about hot sauce, and they are not shy about expressing their affinity for specific brands and flavors,' Instacart trends expert Laurentia Romaniuk told HuffPost. 'As grocery data experts, we love celebrating food holidays like National Hot Sauce Day because we get to share America's favorites and stir a timely and heated debate.' She noted that the brand's last hot sauce report showed Huy Fong Sriracha reigning supreme as the top hot sauce in the U.S. 'But its status has clearly shifted in the wake of the shortage that dominated the past year,' Romaniuk said. 'The reduced supply of the beloved rooster sauce left hot sauce enthusiasts to seek alternatives, but thankfully, we seem to be out of the worst of it. Our latest findings confirm a resurgence of Sriracha in people's carts, marking a welcomed comeback among consumers.' The hot sauce industry has certainly expanded in recent decades, with many big and small players broadening people's understanding of what these pepper-based sauces can do and the range of dishes where they can be incorporated. Romaniuk believes this phenomenon fits with broader culinary and cultural trends in the U.S. 'The growing popularity of hot sauce and its wide variety of flavors and styles is a reflection of an increasingly diverse American population,' she said. For more information about the methodology and additional hot sauce insights, check out Instacart's blog post about the report. This post was previously published on HuffPost.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cholula® and Taco Cabana Ignite Taste Buds with Bold New Partnership Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
Spicy Collaboration Brings a Fiery Twist to TC's Signature Margaritas SAN ANTONIO, April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two legendary flavors are joining forces to set taste buds ablaze. Taco Cabana, the beloved destination for bold, Mexican-inspired cuisine, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Cholula®, makers of the #1 Mexican Hot Sauce in the World*. Together, they are launching an exclusive new cocktail that's guaranteed to spice up happy hour: the Cholula® Rita. Fusing the balanced heat of Cholula with the classic zest of a margarita, this innovative cocktail blends TC's signature frozen margarita, tropical flavors, and Cholula Chili Lime Hot Sauce. The flavors pair beautifully with the 100% blue agave, additive-free Casa Alta Tequila currently available only at Taco Cabana. The result? A perfectly balanced sip that delivers a bold, tangy, and refreshing finish—making it the ultimate pairing for Taco Cabana's legendary tacos, fajitas, chips & queso and more. "Taco Cabana has always been about pushing the boundaries of flavor," said Ulyses Camacho, President & COO of Taco Cabana. "Partnering with Cholula allows us to bring their authentic Mexican flavor to an entirely new experience—one that perfectly complements our delicious food. The generations-old family recipe that continues to feature arbol and piquin peppers adds a new dimension to the classic margarita." This collaboration is rolling out at all Texas Taco Cabana locations starting April 30, 2025, just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. "We know our guests love bold flavors, and this partnership is all about delivering an exciting new way to enjoy their favorite margarita," said Camacho. "The Cholula® Rita is the perfect fusion of heat and refreshment, and we can't wait for our customers to experience this one-of-a-kind creation." For more information about this sizzling collaboration, follow Cholula and Taco Cabana on social media using #CholulaRita. *Source: Euromonitor International Limited; based on custom research conducted September 2024 for value sales in 2023 through all retail channels. Mexican hot sauce defined as spicy table sauce/condiment that are manufactured in Mexico. Cholula® is a registered trademark of Spicy Liquid LLC, used under license. About Taco Cabana: Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Mexican-inspired food including breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos, dozen taco boxes, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, double crunch pizzas, freshly-made flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and signature tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of April 2, 2025, Taco Cabana operates 141 company-owned restaurants in Texas. For more info, visit View source version on Contacts Taco Cabana Media Relations: Kristyna OttoPowerhouse+ 949.261.2216
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spice Maker McCormick's Earnings Miss Expectations
McCormick's fiscal first-quarter results missed Wall Street's expectations. The midpoint of McCormick's full-year forecast range was also slightly below analysts' estimates. The company saw volume growth year-over-year, which was offset in part by declines from & Company (MKC) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that missed analysts' expectations. The spice and seasoning producer posted revenue of $1.6 billion, up less than 1% year-over-year and slightly below the analyst consensus of Visible Alpha. Adjusted earnings of $162.3 million, or 60 cents per share, fell from $169.1 million, or 63 cents per share, a year earlier, also short of estimates. The results came as volumes increased in McCormick's consumer and flavor solutions segments, but this was offset in part by a decline from pricing. Looking ahead, the company behind Frank's RedHot and Cholula hot sauces said it still expects full-year net sales to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, which is slightly below the analyst consensus of 1.5% growth at the midpoint. The company projects adjusted earnings per share of $3.03 to $3.08, compared to the consensus of $3.07. Shares of McCormick were little changed in early trading Tuesday following the news. They've gained about 5% since the start of the year. Read the original article on Investopedia Sign in to access your portfolio
