Sauces And Dips

Snow Cone Syrup: History, Ingredients, and Modern Options

A concise guide to snow cone syrup: its roots in early shaved-ice traditions, what syrups contain, modern commercial and DIY options, flavor and dietary choices, equipment, and storage.

Horseradish: Uses, history, and what its heat does

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a pungent brassica root used as a condiment and in sauces. Its heat comes from volatile isothiocyanates formed when the root is crushed; it can help clear nasal passages but is not a cure for disease.