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29 Dec.

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Curious 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 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 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?

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.

A Lesser Known Citrus Fruit: Yuzu

13 Oct.

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit about the size of a mandarin, with quite a sour taste. Yuzu is the most popular of all citrus fruits in Japan.

The 10 Strangest Superstitions Related to Food

12 Oct.

Eggs - they are the symbol of fertility. As such, it is common practice for farmers to break an egg in the middle of their field with the belief that this will bring in a rich yearly harvest.

Clever Uses of Egg Shells

14 Sept.

Egg shells can be beneficial for your garden plants. Because they are so rich in calcium and minerals, they can nourish your plants - all you have to do is crumble them and add them to the soil.

Sharbat or Sorbet - a True Summer Elixir!

10 Aug.

A classic elixir having historical roots in Ancient Greece, the sorbet really is one of the tastiest and most refreshing summer beverages that can be made in all sorts of ways.

Exceptional Venetian Dishes you Simply Must Try

08 Aug.

Traditionally, the fish is marinated or salted before eating, with the aim of preserving it for longer periods of time. One of the most popular fish specialties in Venice is baccala mantecato (cod in sauce).

Babaco - a Little Known Exotic Wonder

01 Aug.

Taste-wise, Babaco resembles pineapple, kiwi, with a slight citrus tinge, making its taste unique. It's a delicate fruit, which is why it needs to be transported carefully and not across large distances, as this would contribute to its spoiling.

The Top 5 Most Influential Chefs in the World

14 July

For many, cooking is just a daily chore, for others it's an entire art form. Today, some names from the past are world-famous with their culinary masterpieces. Here they are. . .

An Ice Cream Diet - is it Possible?

11 July

Be careful about what kinds of diets you get involved in because oftentimes a great majority of them turn out to be nothing but a marketing trick for advertising one product or another, while ultimately, the victims are you and your entire body.