Julie Brunkhorst

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas..." and Figgy Pudding without Mycotoxin Fear!

Christmas time is here, which means it’s time for holiday favorites such as hot cocoa, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and eggnog. Christmas music is playing almost everywhere you go. If you’ve heard the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” this season, then maybe you’ve thought about another holiday dish which is referenced in the song: Figgy Pudding. Whether you actually serve Figgy Pudding as a dish at your Christmas celebration or you’ve just heard about it in the popular song, it’s worth taking a closer look at the ingredients that make up this traditional holiday dessert.

One, Two, Three Strikes You're Out...

“For it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out…” Many of you probably know the song “Take Me Out to...