Pepper is definitely one of the most popular spices in the world. This is no surprise because it has so many purposes in the culinary as well as in the medical world because it also has some amazing medicinal properties. The one that we all know is ground black pepper and it comes from whole…
As you could guess from its name, Romano cheese is an Italian cheese that originates from Rome. It is a hard cheese that is sharp and salty with a quite tangy flavor. There are a few misconceptions when it comes to this type of cheese. The traditional Romano cheese bears the name “Pecorino Romano Cheese”…
Avocado oil has a special place in my kitchen. It’s one of my favorite cooking oils mainly for two reasons: 1. It’s healthy meaning it has less saturated fats than some other oils like peanut oil or sunflower oil. 2. I like its fresh, light, and buttery flavor that goes perfectly with almost any dish….
No, coconut milk doesn’t taste like coconut but it tastes more like potato. Perhaps this joke wasn’t that funny, but nevertheless, I had to write it. Here’s the correct answer: Coconut milk tastes like coconut. Now, why does it taste like coconut? Because coconut milk comes from the meat of the mature coconut. Other coconut…
I have a confession to make. I don’t drink taro milk tea just because it tastes divinely delicious, but also because purple is my favorite color. It’s surprising how this purple-ish drink always seduces your taste buds with creamy, nutty, and sweet flavors as if you’re tasting it for the first time. Okay, I won’t…
I used to think that finding gluten-free Chinese food is like finding a needle in a haystack, but after I did my research, I realized that there are more gluten-free options than I thought! So, yes, you can enjoy Chinese food while following a gluten-free diet. The only thing you need to do is learn…
Although I personally do not drink wine very often, I really appreciate this alcoholic beverage. It has a unique flavor profile, i.e. a somewhat fruity flavor, some extraordinary health benefits, as well as huge social significance. There are many types of wine but the basic division is into red and white wine. Regardless of type,…
When you talk about sweet treats, a lot of that can come to your mind. There are a lot of types of cookies, cakes, various sweet dishes, and desserts. And one of the most popular is certainly the brownie. Brownies are mysterious cookies because nobody knows for sure where they originally come from. There are…
Many people do not know the differences between these two types of fish. Both of them are white fish that belong to the same family called the Gadidae family and they have so many similarities that it is sometimes really hard to distinguish between them. But, there are differences and you should know them. Many…
Can’t think of what food starts with W? Are you determined to win that word game? Worry not, I’ve got you covered! This extensive list of foods that starts with W contains everything from traditional foods, snacks, and sweets to fruits and veggies. I’ve also added plenty of FUN FACTS! 25 Foods That Start With…
Whenever someone asked me about the difference between almond flour vs all-purpose flour, I would just say that almond flour is gluten-free while AP flour is not. Through time I’ve learned that there are more differences between these two types of flour many people don’t pay attention to. For example, almond flour has a shorter…
Using honey as a sweetener in your favorite boba or bubble tea, or any beverage that needs to be sweetened is the best thing you can do. When you can choose between honey and some other sweeteners like sugar or artificial sweeteners, it is always better to choose honey. Honey is a perfect combination of…
Italy is not only home to some culinary masterpieces such as pizza, pasta, or Italian seasoning, but to some of the finest alcoholic drinks as well. One of those is Campari. Campari is a popular alcoholic drink, mainly used in cocktails. Actually, it is a bitter Italian aperitif made from a blend of various spices…
The other day I was about to make delicious coconut pancakes which are my favorite comfort food. And do you know what happened? I realized that I was out of milk. Yup! Given that I really hate going to the store when in PMS (I’m sure many of you ladies feel the same), I started…
Passion fruit is a classical exotic fruit with an attractive appearance and an exciting, amazing taste and aroma. This incredible fruit comes from the passion fruit vine called Passiflora vine, which has beautiful flowers from which the passion fruit grows. The most common species is called passiflora edulis, but it can sometimes be referred to…
I’m one of those people who used to think that blue onions exist. To my disappointment, they don’t. HOWEVER, red onions can turn blue under specific circumstances (e.g. when you combine them with certain foods). We’ll talk about that below. Blue Onions Don’t Exist! I wrote this headline only to make sure that everyone read…
Mustard in general is one very popular condiment that has been used in many cuisines for quite some time. Its main ingredients include mustard seeds and some kind of liquid. There are different types of mustard and it depends on the type of mustard seeds as well as the liquid. So, if the mustard contains…
If I had to describe mint in two words, it would be fresh & fragrant! This leafy green herb has a special place in my kitchen. (Everyone who knows me knows that.) Even though I try really hard to have enough mint stash for my cooking endeavors, there are times when I run out of…
Are you here to learn some interesting facts about foods that start with H? – Of course, you are! Are you here to win that word game? – What kind of a question is that, right? Regardless of the reason, one thing is for sure: Below you’ll find an extensive list of foods that start…
When you say the word “fish”, most people are not so excited. I am not a big fan either. However, when you know how to prepare fish and make it delicious, the tables turn. One of the best ways to enjoy this nutritious food is in the form of sushi, but many people don’t know…
You have probably heard about soba noodles recently. They are a staple in Asian cuisine, but they are gaining more and more popularity in the US because they are not just very delicious, but also amazingly healthy. Soba noodles are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. These Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat…
Since this is Chinese vinegar, it is not hard to determine from which type of food it is produced. Yep, it is from the Chinese staple food called rice. This vinegar is made from fermented black, sticky rice or glutinous rice, alongside wheat, millet, and/or sorghum. Actually, the full name of Chinese black vinegar is…
Most of us like meatballs. These balls of meat are tender and juicy, as well as flavorful. Aside from that, they are very versatile, as you can serve them with various dishes, including yogurt sauce, gravy, tomato sauce, and so on. But did you know that one of their main ingredients is actually eggs? Yes,…
I don’t know about you but I can’t imagine preparing chicken or turkey without adding poultry seasoning. When I run out of it, I choose some of the spice blend substitutes similar to it or I add different herbs and spices that are found in poultry seasoning. Given that poultry seasoning is a blend of…
Often called Mediterranean syrup, pomegranate molasses is one of the most important ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is juicy and consists of 3 main ingredients including pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, and sugar. Since it possesses pomegranate seeds and lemon juice as two of the three main ingredients, you can easily…
Alongside macadamia nuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and walnuts, pistachios are one of the most expensive nuts in the world. Their flavor profile that combines sweet and earthy tastes, as well as the beautiful vibrant-green color of the kernels, is what makes them so special, as well as suitable for many dishes, especially desserts, like…
Almond milk has become an extremely popular type of milk in recent times, especially here in the United States. There are a few reasons for that, but I think the most important one is the fact that it doesn’t contain lactose, unlike dairy milk. There are other non-dairy milk alternatives as well, but they haven’t…
When you think about any type of seafood, the first thing that comes to mind is fish. And many people, indeed, have a misconception about these two, i.e. many people think that seafood is equal to fish. So, when they talk about some types of seafood like clams, prawns, scallops, starfish, or shrimp in fisheries,…
Except for being delicious, gummy bears, mouse cakes, panna cotta, and marshmallows all have one thing in common: GELATIN. Let’s say that you’re in the mood to cook one of these (or similar recipes) but you don’t have any gelatin at hand. Finding the best replacement for gelatin is not an easy task. It took…
If you live in Louisiana, you certainly know what creole seasoning is. For those who don’t, it is a flavorful spice blend that originates from the cuisine of Louisiana, particularly Creole cuisine. However, nowadays, creole seasoning is used in various other cuisines to add depth and specific savory and spicy flavor to meats, seafood, veggies,…