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  • UW Extension

    Vicki Hayman, UW Extension Food and Nutrition|Oct 10, 2019

    Forget everything you think you know about tacos! In honor of National Taco Day, October 4, let’s look at the history of tacos, what makes an authentic taco, and consider the limitless variations of this delicious food. Some historians say the Spanish introduced tacos to Mexico, but anthropologists say there is evidence of people in Mexico eating tacos filled with small fish, locusts, and snails before the 16th century. Authentic, traditional tacos are almost always served in soft tortillas. The hard shell taco Americans know today was i...

  • Storing bread for maximum freshness

    Submitted by Vicki Hayman, UW Extension Food and Nutrition|Jun 6, 2019

    Do you enjoy fresh bakery bread or making it yourself? A loaf of bread purchased at a supermarket is made with preservatives, which serve to prolong the product shelf life. Homemade bread made without added preservatives will grow mold quicker than a store-bought one. Today, I will share tips on how to store bread, how to freeze bread, and how to refresh bread so that it tastes fresh baked. Bread usually tastes best the day it is made. How to store bread Allow freshly baked bread to cool completely to room temperature before slicing or...