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What is Kohlrabi? Despite its appearance, kohlrabi is not root vegetables. Its in the cruciferous family, and is a cousin of cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Its kind of like jicama, with a dense starchiness and sweetness, and a broccoli- or cauliflower-like root. Kohlrabi, in the garden, looks completely different than it does at the farm stand. Each year, I plant entirely too many, wooed by their unintentional cuteness. At harvest, those extra leaves and stems are cut off, so youre left with the orb....

Her main bag is Japanese comfort food pop-ups and catering, with an emphasis on using seasonal Northwest ingredients. Since I know she makes umeboshi legitimately, I asked about her process. How did you learn to make umeboshi? She never really made umeboshi growing up, but her mom did, so she had some recollection. What is the significance of umeboshi to you? Whats your favorite thing to do with umeboshi? I actually like to eat ume in different stages of softness....

Which ones are dangerous? which ones are worth giving a second thought? American Hysteria American Hysteriaexplores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture. Think: moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Chelsey just started a very cool segment called theUrban Legends Hotlinethat allows people (like you!) call in and share local urban legends. If youre lucky, Chelsey will visit in real life to investigate them. (Call the Urban Legends Hotlinehere....

What we dont talk about often is the umami-rich broth known as dashi, a staple in Japanese cuisine. What is Dashi? If youve dined at a Japanese restaurant, youve most likely had dashi in one of your favorite dishes. Its a broth made of seaweed, specificallykombu, and driedbonito flakes. While dashi is great in pescatarian and vegetarian dishes, it has uses beyond those. Its also delicious at room-temperature (or below), making it the perfect base for summery soups....

In 1947, there were only two platypuses in AmericaPenelope and Cecil. They were brought to New Yorks Bronx Zoo all the way from Australia where the mammals are endemic to. But heres the thingplatypuses are not quite mammals. Although their blood is warm and they have mammal-like fur, they lay eggs like reptiles. Only after about four months do the young emerge from the burrow. A wild platypus in a creek in Tasmania, Australia....

Often called the other side of leadership, followership is an important factor in career success. A follower asks questions, listens well, and offers guidance and perspective. Discussion of followership is rare, if non-existent, in many workplaces. Thus, conversations about creating engaging work environments are centered on leadership. But you and your peers matter too. Everyone owns the success of a team, and any one person can make or break that success....

Ghost stories have fascinated and captivated people throughout history and across cultures. Some ghost stories have a strong cultural and historical significance. These tales also serve as cautionary tales, teaching moral lessons and warning against certain behaviors. A festival attendee dressed up as a ghost at the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. Consequently, in 1815, Fred received a 14-year sentence of transportation to Australia. He also ventured into the paper-making industry....

It was January 2020, and Roe v. Wade was still the law. I was astounded at everything I realized I didnt know about pregnancy and maternal healthcare. I was 43 years old, and had spent immense resources avoiding becoming pregnant my entire life. The next 11 days of my life became an absurdly frustrating and bewildering race to meet an arbitrary deadline. Heres everything I wish Id known about how to get an abortion....

Pickles originated inthe Eastas a form of food preservation. One of the prime purveyors of pickles you may not be thinking about? When you see them on a menu,alwaysorder them. In Japanese culture, that rice bran is fermented and used to create nuka beds. When vegetables are placed in the bed, they are effectively pickled by the fermentation process, really quickly. But nuka beds are far more interesting than other pickling mediums, because they are an active ferment....

Whether or not you watchedSuccession(how could you not? Heres what to know about discussing family money with your siblings before its too late. So, how do you avoid bad blood? Mitchell says it comes from having clear, proactive communication as early as you’re free to. Lets take a look at how that kind of conversation should take placce. It doesnt matter what her reasoning iswhat matters is that its her estate and her decision....

And then beyond thatwell, thats where it getsreallyweird. What is the mustard and cottage cheese plate? Basically, this is a lunch that TikToker@tiffanyymageeeats regularly, to the fascination of the Internet. Then she usually puts it down and moves onto the next item. There are some TikTokish quirks to the videos. (She is also often filming this in what is acting like her car.) Most items produce a characteristic crunching or snapping sound....

Have you noticed the world getting a little more obsessed with mushrooms lately? The following resources can help anyone get more familiar with the characteristicsand relative dangerof your local fungi friends. you might also ID mushrooms on the app by selecting characteristics. It includes a mushroom encyclopedia and allows you to connect with other users to discuss your finds. (Available forAndroidandApple.) you could secure your fungi finds in your own collection on the app....

Few things cause excitement the way a strawberry shortcake does. Its a damn good party pleaser. Instead, consider the self-serve strawberry shortcake casserole. Its significantly less work, but with all the bright summery flavors. Its pillowy on the inside and crisp on the edges, and the coated with salty butter. Thats a carb I want to be friends with. I used canned Pillsbury Grands biscuits, but a homemade biscuit dough would be a knock-out....