Scheenagh Harrington, Foodie.com Journalist Profile

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20 Unique Spices That Will Give Your Dishes Pizzazz

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scheenagh Harrington

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Spices have been used for millennia by people all over the world to bring flavor and color to their food. But it took until 1672, when Boston's Elihu Yale launched his own spice business, for them to arrive in the United States. Since then, home-grown additions to the global range of exotic tastes include chili powder, as well as dried onions and garlic.
‘French Banksy’ James Colomina strikes again with new sculpture in Toulouse

1 week ago | connexionfrance.com | Scheenagh Harrington

The roof of the National Civil Aviation School in Toulouse became the site of the latest work by mysterious artist James Colomina, dubbed the ‘French Banksy’, after a sculpture of a young girl appeared on its roof earlier this year. The work depicts a child, perched on the edge of the building and holding the string of a kite, in the artist’s signature Colomina red, and it has several meanings. “This sculpture evokes innocence and dreams in the face of the constraints of the adult world,” he said.
13 Foods You Will Never See The Royal Family Eat

1 week ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

From a distance, the British royal family appear to have privileged lives but, as we know all too well, being part of "the firm" can be a gilded cage. For all the finery and luxury that surrounds them, there are more rules for working royals than most of us would tolerate for longer than a few hours. AdvertisementThanks to their world-famous faces, everything they say and do is scrutinized, and they cannot be seen to be putting a foot wrong.
13 Foods You Will Never See The Royal Family Eat

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scheenagh Harrington

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From a distance, the British royal family appear to have privileged lives but, as we know all too well, being part of "the firm" can be a gilded cage. For all the finery and luxury that surrounds them, there are more rules for working royals than most of us would tolerate for longer than a few hours. Thanks to their world-famous faces, everything they say and do is scrutinized, and they cannot be seen to be putting a foot wrong.
Best Chocolate Brands For Quality Ingredients

1 week ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

Chocolate has been a thing for thousands of years, but the vast range of dark, milk, white, and even ruby chocolate products we know and love today are largely down to Joseph Fry. In 1847, he found that adding cocoa butter helped make solid bars and voila: A multi-billion-dollar industry was born. Today, chocolate accounts for 56% of all confectionery sold in the United States, and 75% of those consumers prefer premium products. It's easy to understand why.
17 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items We're Glad We'll Never See Again

2 weeks ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

The first McDonald's opened in 1940. Of course, it's become one of the world's most recognized brands, with 43,477 restaurants operating globally by 2024. Although the menus are tailored for tastes and cultures in different countries, some items are so iconic — hello Big Mac — they cut through all barriers.
17 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items We're Glad We'll Never See Again

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Scheenagh Harrington

The first McDonald's opened in 1940. Of course, it's become one of the world's most recognized brands, with 43,477 restaurants operating globally by 2024. Although the menus are tailored for tastes and cultures in different countries, some items are so iconic -- hello Big Mac -- they cut through all barriers. Considering that kind of success -- and the apparently limitless imaginations at work behind the scenes -- it's easy to forget some menu additions don't hit the spot for McDonald's lovers.
Expert Advice On Cooking With Alcohol To Unlock Delicious Flavor

3 weeks ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

There are lots of ways to introduce flavor into home-cooked meals, and one of the best is alcohol. From red and white wines to beer and spirits, they can bring a depth and complexity to food, elevating even the simplest recipe. We've all watched as TV chefs put their thumb over the end of a bottle and slug it into a pan — but if you've never cooked with alcohol before, there are plenty of questions to be answered. AdvertisementIs using too little wine in food as bad as too much?
19 Grocery Store Hot Dogs That Are 100% Beef - Foodie

3 weeks ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

We love hot dogs in America. They're as much a cultural institution as a food, and inseparable from fun pastimes like sports or family get-togethers. In 2024, it's been reported that Americans ate 20 billion hot dogs a year. That's a lot of hot dogs, and in a country where 93% of the population admits to eating them, it's no wonder there are tons of choices. AdvertisementGrocery stores are stuffed with numerous brands of hot dog, many are made from a blend of chicken, turkey, and pork trimmings.
14 Drinks And Canned Foods To Stock Up On Before Prices Sadly Increase

4 weeks ago | foodie.com | Scheenagh Harrington

For decades, cans have been a convenient way for us to safely consume a wide range of foods and drinks. Everything from soups, vegetables, and oils can be stacked up in a kitchen cabinet and enjoyed at our leisure. Unfortunately, they're also among the items affected by the second Trump administration's economic policy.