The pastrami was brought to America by Yiddish-speaking immigrants from Eastern Europe, starting in the 1880s. Since then it has become one of the most (if not THE most) popular deli foods in the States. It is scrumptious and it is traditional. Check these pastrami questions and see if you’re up to a finger-licking pastrami-stuffed …
There is such an unexpected variety in the world of potatoes. Thousands of cultivars belong to Solanum tuberosum, the main species, belonging to a family of 7 or 8 other potato species, and the one that conquered the entire world. Virtually everyone on the planet eats varieties of tuberosum. But how much do you know …
A world without pickled foods would be a world hard to imagine! Can you even picture that? They boost the taste of our plates and enrich our culinary exploits, our health can truly benefit from them, and the fact that almost anything can be pickled reveals a picture of an incredible variety. Still not convinced? …
…keeps the doctor away. And does this in the most delicious ways. But perhaps you already knew that. Whether you gladly grab a raw dessert apple from time to time, gorge on finger-licking apple pies, or just seep from a glass full of hard cider, we think it’s time to test and enrich your knowledge …
Instead of choosing your beer at the store or local craft brewery, why not make it at home? With a home brewery system, you become the brewmaster: make beer suited to your particular taste, all in the convenience of your own home (or garage). People have been making beer for ages, and craft beers have …
How about global cuisines? You know, those world-renown pieces of cultural heritage, that we all cherish and consume. Try and answer some of these questions and see where you stand. Some of these food facts are known all too well by everybody (pizza comes from Italy, right?), but this is only scratching the surface of …
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When it comes to cooking, you probably think it’s something like that: you either are a good cook or a bad one. Well, hold your breath one second! Because there are multiple cooking styles out there. And since no two persons can ever be alike, the same is true when it comes to cooking skills …
Can you imagine a world where there is no salt? This particular spice adds more flavor to both sweet and salty dishes, even if we are not always aware of its importance. One of the downsides regarding salt is that we are so accustomed with the common variety, that we ignore the rest of the …
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Do you know how to preserve food? Do you know what can or cannot be consumed after the expiration date? Do you know other possible uses for the various ingredients found in your pantry and your fridge? What foods increase immunity? Test your knowledge! See how prepared you really are for the present lock down! …
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Romanians are very fond of their traditions, especially the ones focused around the two most important celebrations of the year: Easter and Christmas. It is in our habit to make a feast of all major religious celebrations, thus, it is no wonder why we love winter and cannot wait for the Christmas holiday. They say …
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Instant Pot has joined the tasty side of the Force, releasing a slew of Star Wars-themed multi-cookers. There are no less than five new editions available, all of them sold exclusively at Williams Sonoma. These include a 6-quart R2-D2, Stormtrooper, or Darth Vader, a small 3-quart BB-8, and a massive 8-quart Chewbacca. Wait, no baby …
Ah, fancy foods are just so desirable these days, aren’t they? Having gold foil pizza is a (very annoying and price-inflating) mark of status. But isn’t it strange that about 100 years ago people really really didn’t like this type of foods? Some of the fancy foods we have on our list were only eaten …
