Forget about normal butter. Clarified butter is not only more and more popular but is also much healthier and comes with a whole lot more of shelf life. But what exactly is clarified butter and where can you buy? And how come it’s healthier? Clarified butter is butter from which milk solids are removed by […]
Three-ingredient condiment to flavor that braised meat!
Think of the three most common ingredients that every cook keeps in the refrigerator or the pantry. Separately they’re just your usual ingredients. One is acidic and known to bring out the flavor in foods. It’s also yellow and makes good lemonade. Another is what adds a beautiful flavor to dishes, but is neither an […]
Sorbet or Sherbet?
Sorbet and sherbet are both a type of frozen dessert and are often confused as the exact same thing. But while both fruity and with names that do somewhat resemble, sorbet and sherbet are different. What distinguishes the first from the latter is one important ingredient: dairy. If you had to choose, which would you […]
The invention of pizza
A lot has been written about pizza, and as food celebrated everywhere in the world, pizza has seen a lot of twists and turns since first invented. Pizza rolls, calzone, stromboli and all the other varieties found in different countries are beloved food often associated with Italian cuisine, but in fact, pizza may have been […]
The ‘caviar of salts’ or Fleur de Sel
Fleur de sel is a fine finishing salt with light and delicate crystals that dissolve instantly when added to food. This salt is extremely popular with cooks and renowned chefs from around the world and has made an appearance as the best of sea salts into some of the most sought-out cookbooks. A gourmet salt, […]
Eat pine nuts: pine nuts are healthy!
Pine nuts have been a part of people’s diet for many years. They go back to the Paleolithic times according to historical evidence and were a popular food item with the Egyptians, and the Romans, the Greeks, the Asians, and the Europeans. Our ancestors used pine nuts both as food and as medicine to treat […]
What you didn’t know about carrots – they come in purple too
From carrots, you can make a great good cake. They also make healthy juice. Honey glazed, they taste amazing. Made into soup, they’re the best comfort food. These are things most people know. Carrot is one of the best vegetables to cook because it’s extremely versatile and so, so healthy. It packs a huge amount […]
The Origins of Pasta – Not Where You’d Expect
While many people think of Italian cuisine when thinking of pasta, the origins of this delightful food can actually be traced in… ancient Asia. And nobody has ever been able to tell who exactly invented it. Or where exactly. Or when exactly. Pasta in Italy – From the noodle to the fresh and dried While […]
Smoked Salmon – Delicacy Well Done
There’s a lot you can do with smoked salmon. This fatty fish is a pricey delicacy, but well worth the cost. You can enjoy smoked salmon on its own or use it in recipes starting from breakfast foods to fancy dinners. Smoked salmon is a century old preserving method Nowadays people smoke salmon to enjoy […]
Why You Should Take Children to Farmers’ Markets
Many people are already used to shopping at farmers’ markets. Some do it every week and it’s their main source of food, others only shop here once in a while to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables, but there are also people who come to farmers’ markets for quality family time and educational purposes. Parents […]