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The History of Spanish CuisineThe History of Spanish Cuisine
01 Sept.
Spanish cuisine, which has for centuries on end impressed its fans, has quite a unique story. It is a personification of the tastes of Celtic, Iberian, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Greek, Arab and many other people's cuisines that have left a permanent mark.
Epic Tomato Fights at the La Tomatina FestivalEpic Tomato Fights at the La Tomatina Festival
26 Aug.
The festival commences at 10 AM. An army of trucks loaded with cheap Iberian tomatoes arrive. The tomato fight begins as soon as a participant manages to climb up an oily wooden pole and grabs the smoked ham hanging at the top.
Alcohol Etiquitte in the Different CountriesAlcohol Etiquitte in the Different Countries
20 Aug.
Greece - when in Greece and in the company of Greeks, never make a toast with a nonalcoholic beverage. This is believed to attract bad luck. Downing your drink in one gulp is a tradition among the Hollanders.
The Most Popular Armenian RecipesThe Most Popular Armenian Recipes
19 Aug.
No Armenian meal can go without the delicious Armenian bread more commonly known as lavash. The traditional matzoon is one of the most popular fermented milk products in Armenian cuisine.
Perfect Food CombinationsPerfect Food Combinations
17 Aug.
Pancakes with liquid chocolate - they are inseparable. The combination of sweet and salty satisfies all senses. Freshly prepared pancakes are irresistible with a little liquid chocolate in them for an entire 80 percent of people.
Six Cocktails to Try During the SummerSix Cocktails to Try During the Summer
06 July
An Americano is made from 1 2/3 tbsp campari, 1 2/3 tbsp vermouth and 1 tbsp club soda. Once everything is mixed in a shaker, garnish the cocktail with a slice of orange.
Traditional Mexican DrinksTraditional Mexican Drinks
01 July
Mezcal, no less popular than tequila. Also made from agave and is native to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Normally this drink is colorless but you may also find yellowish versions of it.
A Culinary Walkthrough of Korea's Street FoodA Culinary Walkthrough of Korea's Street Food
30 June
Fresh calamari and octopuses are among the most favored street foods in Seoul. It's highly likely you'll smell the seafood before you even see the street vendor's cart.
They've Created a Chocolate that Doesn't Melt in the HeatThey've Created a Chocolate that Doesn't Melt in the Heat
29 June
Research for developing a chocolate that doesn't melt has been ongoing for more than 4 decades. At the moment there are nearly 90 similar patents, most of them made in the past 10 years.
Traditions in Preparing and Serving Arabic CoffeeTraditions in Preparing and Serving Arabic Coffee
26 June
Don't be offended when you see the host pouring coffee for themselves first. This ritual, bequeathed by the Bedouins, has to do with the idea that the host must be the first to try the coffee in order to make sure that it's well prepared.
Characteristic Fruits for Each and Every SeasonCharacteristic Fruits for Each and Every Season
22 June
Summer fruits include watermelons, melons, raspberries, blackberries, plums, peaches, apricots, certain varieties of grapes, figs, cranberries and more. Fall fruits include apples, pears, grapes, quinces, plums, figs, peaches and kiwis.
Distractions During Meals Increase AppetiteDistractions During Meals Increase Appetite
11 June
Distractions during meals can significantly increase appetite, warn experts. A new study shows that watching TV or playing on your smart phone can be extremely bad for a person's body shape.
What are the Hottest Spices in the World?What are the Hottest Spices in the World?
10 June
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the hottest spice in the world is Blair's 16 Million Reserve . It consists of pure capsaicin extract and scales in at an entire 16 million Scoville units.

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