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A Solid Prize to First Person Who Eats the Largest BurritoA Solid Prize to First Person Who Eats the Largest Burrito
15 Oct.
New York Mexican restaurant Don Chingon is prepared to hand over 10 percent of its ownership to the 1st person who manages to eat the largest burrito made by restaurant chefs.
Chili Peppers - the Foundation of Mexican Cuisine!Chili Peppers - the Foundation of Mexican Cuisine!
14 Oct.
That which gives Mexican cuisine its spicy and sometimes outright burning hot aftertaste, is chili peppers, which lie at its very foundation.
Bacon-Flavored Chocolate and the Strangest Chocolates Ever MadeBacon-Flavored Chocolate and the Strangest Chocolates Ever Made
12 Oct.
Just a few years ago the company Al Nassma released an unbelievably delicious chocolate with camel milk in the UAE. Currently, it can only be purchased from the manufacturers and hotels and airports in the country.
Where do They Eat the Most Fatty Foods in the World?Where do They Eat the Most Fatty Foods in the World?
08 Oct.
Even though the US and Mexico are the 2 fattest nations in the world, a study by Credit Suisse reveals that it is not they who eat the most fatty foods. It is the Spanish who rank #1 when it comes to the biggest fans of greasy foods.
Woohoo! Noodle Lovers Celebrate TodayWoohoo! Noodle Lovers Celebrate Today
06 Oct.
Noodles are a Chinese culinary invention, now widespread throughout the world. But Italians claim that it was actually they who invented them. There are stories and legends which support the argument on both sides.
Weird Sauces you've Probably Never Heard ofWeird Sauces you've Probably Never Heard of
29 Sept.
In the Philippines they prepare quite a strange, yet delicious, ketchup from bananas, sugar and vinegar. Banana ketchup was invented when the country was experiencing a serious shortage of tomatoes. . .
Beware! The Smelliest Foods in the WorldBeware! The Smelliest Foods in the World
23 Sept.
Hundred-year egg - this favorite delicacy, used in traditional Chinese culture, astounds with its appearance, as well as taste. It is made by coating an egg with a paste of clay and salt, then leaving it to soak in rice chaff for 3 years.
Which are the Healthiest National Cuisines in the World?Which are the Healthiest National Cuisines in the World?
18 Sept.
Soups predominate the culinary menu of Thailand, being both healthy and very delicious at the same time. The favorite of locals and tourists alike is Tom Yum Kung soup, which is made with shrimp, lemongrass, ginger, coriander and turmeric.
Revolutionary: the 1-Minute CakeRevolutionary: the 1-Minute Cake
17 Sept.
No matter how crazy it may sound, it's now possible to make a cake in just 1 min. This unusual culinary invention was thought of and realized by students from Harvard University.
Curious Facts about BurgersCurious Facts about Burgers
08 Sept.
The largest burger in the world was made in the city of Carlton, Minnesota in September of 2012. It weighed nearly a ton and had a diameter of 10 ft (3 m).