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Curious articles and info from the culinary world.
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Fact and Fiction about WaterFact and Fiction about Water
31 Mar.
Besides being a vital necessity, water has the ability to keep our waistline thin. Drinking water often numbs our sense of hunger, which often leads us to reach for salty snacks or a bag of cookies.
Hippocrates Considered Salvia to be HolyHippocrates Considered Salvia to be Holy
27 Mar.
One of the most popular legends about salvia has to do with the first moments of the life of Christ. When the army of King Herod gave chase to Joseph and Mary, they hid the child among some overgrown salvia along the road.
10 Facts about Eggs you May Not Know10 Facts about Eggs you May Not Know
25 Mar.
In order to make an unbreakable egg, place it in a cup of vinegar. After it has stayed 2-3 days in the acetic acid, the acid will have dissolved the calcium in the shell.
Some History of RiceSome History of Rice
21 Mar.
From the flavorful Indian pilaf to the Italian risotto - rice is famous throughout the world. Rice is a very nutritious food, since it is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and digestible fiber.
Mesquite - the Tree of LifeMesquite - the Tree of Life
18 Mar.
The name of the tree is no coincidence. The location where it grows has practically no water. The desert is barren but the tree has been surviving for more than 4 centuries there. This fact makes it one of the mysteries of the world.
Seafood - on the Kitchen Table from Antiquity Till TodaySeafood - on the Kitchen Table from Antiquity Till Today
06 Mar.
Delicacies such as lobster and shrimp were not allowed for the slaves. This type of food was accessible only to nobles and the aristocracy. In ancient Egypt, there was a lot of food from crustaceans.
The Greeks were the First to Make PancakesThe Greeks were the First to Make Pancakes
11 Dec.
The oldest types of bread are most likely pancakes. They're known by various types throughout the world. Pancakes can be consumed warm, as well as cold; sweet, as well as salty.
Energy drinksEnergy drinks
03 Feb.
Energy drinks and refreshing drinks, which give the body a quick supply of energy. Composition of energy drinks. Dangers of energy drinks.