Friday Fun Day-Fun With Foods From Kumquats to Croissants to a Home Chef Coupon
Welcome to Friday Fun, a space to focus on the things that bring us joy and excitement—moments to take a break from life’s stresses. Lately, I’ve been having fun experimenting with new foods. After watching another episode of Chopped, my desire to try different ingredients and incorporate past recipes was reignited. Join me as I share my latest Chopped adventure, along with a simple and delicious peach balsamic glaze recipe I discovered through one of my Home Chef meals—perfect for drizzling over salmon! I can’t quite recall which episode of Chopped sparked this, but it definitely got me curious about kumquats, Camembert cheese, croissants, and the mysterious 5 spice they used in a recipe. So, let’s kick things off by exploring kumquats. First off, what exactly is a kumquat? Kumquats are small, olive-sized citrus fruits native to Southeast Asia, resembling miniature oblong oranges. Unlike most citrus fruits, kumquats have a sweet, edible rind and a tart, juicy pulp, making it possible ...
