John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

When bacon rebellion?

Bacon’s Rebellion was an armed rebellion held by Virginia settlers that took place from 1676 to 1677. It was led by Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley. After Bacon’s Rebellion the planter elite consolidated its power over the colony, but there were winners and losers even among the gentry. Losers in the struggle tended …

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Are sausages low carb?

When it comes to keto diet foods, people rely on protein-rich foods such as nuts, cheese and meats. Sausage is made from pork or chicken. Thus far, sausage qualifies as a keto-friendly food. However, you still need to pay attention when you’re picking out sausage at the grocery store. Vienna sausages are keto friendly with …

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What is sausage made of?

This is a list of notable sausages. Sausage is a food usually made from ground meat with a skin around it. Typically, a sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made from intestine, but sometimes synthetic. Some sausages are cooked during processing and the casing may be removed after. Sausage making is a traditional food …

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