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Ras el Hanout - The Golden Spice Mix of North AfricaRas el Hanout - The Golden Spice Mix of North Africa
08 Dec.
Ras el Hanout is a North African spice mix used in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco mainly by Arabs and Jews.
Prosecco - What Do We Need to Know?Prosecco - What Do We Need to Know?
11 Nov.
In the same way that we associate sangria with warm and sunny Spain, we can do the same with its neighbor Italy and its traditional sparkling wine, known to us as Prosecco.
Lourdes Water in Cooking - What is it and How to Prepare it?Lourdes Water in Cooking - What is it and How to Prepare it?
31 Oct.
The famous Lourdes Water is ordinary water, which is believed to have miraculous healing properties. Sometimes ingenious things are actually very simple.
How to Make Garlic Spray and What Does it Help for?How to Make Garlic Spray and What Does it Help for?
12 Oct.
The application of homemade garlic spray is quite wide, so it helps with a number of problems. This is not at all strange, considering the extremely rich composition of garlic.
Round Grain RiceRound Grain Rice
02 Aug.
Round-grain rice contains little fat and it is almost entirely composed of protein. Round-grain rice has a high glycemic index.
Sbiten - A Traditional Russian Winter DrinkSbiten - A Traditional Russian Winter Drink
21 July
Sbiten is a traditional winter drink with honey, popular in Russia, which dates back to the 12th century. Sbiten is a drink made from honey, water, spices and jam.
Burrata - Italian Cheese That Literally Melts In Your MouthBurrata - Italian Cheese That Literally Melts In Your Mouth
30 Mar.
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese that originates from southern Italy. It was first made in the early 1920s in the Andria area at the Bianchini family farm. It is no coincidence that it is named this way, because Burrata in Italian means butter. It is
Severe Appetite - Here`s How to Handle itSevere Appetite - Here`s How to Handle it
26 May
Having a constant severe appetite can be exceptionally unhealthy. It can lead to numerous negative consequences, such as weight gain and the inability to lose the extra weight.
Where to Spend New Year's Eve if you'd Like to Indulge with FoodWhere to Spend New Year's Eve if you'd Like to Indulge with Food
29 Dec.
Choosing where to spend New Year's Eve is a key factor in determining how good of a time we'll have in celebrating it. And while fun and loud parties are a must for some, it is the food on the table that's crucial to others.
Curious Facts about Wasabi you May Not KnowCurious Facts about Wasabi you May Not Know
03 Nov.
Wasabi paste loses its flavor very quickly. There's a danger of it losing its taste qualities if left uncovered even for just 15 min. As such, it needs to be consumed right away.
The Breakfast of Champions: The Top Consumed Porridges WorldwideThe Breakfast of Champions: The Top Consumed Porridges Worldwide
02 Nov.
The favorite breakfast dish in the southern part of India and Sri Lanka is upma porridge, which is made from dried, toasted semolina, traditionally sauteed in melted butter with toasted mustard seeds and seasoned with curry, turmeric and fried onions.
Today is World Vegan DayToday is World Vegan Day
01 Nov.
Today we celebrate World Vegan Day. Vegans are much stricter than vegetarians in their beliefs and even refuse to use any products that have any indirect link to animals.
Why is the Pumpkin the Primary Symbol of Halloween?Why is the Pumpkin the Primary Symbol of Halloween?
31 Oct.
In its modern form, Halloween is a blend of Celtic New Year's customs, the Roman veneration of Pomona, the goddess of fruits, and the Christian All Saints' Day.