Honey is the natural sweet substance secreted by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. It is one of the oldest and most widely used foods in the world. Honey comes in a variety of colors, flavors, and consistencies. It has long been used as an ingredient in cooking, as a sweetener, and as a […]
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Coffee comes from the cherry-like fruit of the Coffea arabica plant, native to Central and South America. It has a very long history as a beverage and is enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you drink it black, sweeten it with sugar, or use it to flavor other foods, there is a type […]
There are many types of fudge. Some people enjoy a plain old chocolate fudge, but other varieties include maple walnut, pistachio, coffee and coconut. There’s even white chocolate fudge! The best part about making your own is that you can experiment with different flavors to find out what tastes the best to you. Chocolate Fudge […]
The great thing about pasta is that there are so many types of it. Some people like to eat thick and hearty spaghetti while others prefer thinner noodles such as angel hair, fettuccine, or linguini. There are also rice pastas which can be used in soup dishes; they’re commonly called “pastina.” And then there’s the […]
The artichoke is a thistle that thrives in Mediterranean climates. The edible portion of the plant consists of the fleshy base or heart, surrounded by small, tightly packed leaves. Artichoke is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 60-120cm. Each heart can be harvested separately in late summer and the flower buds or […]
Cilantro is an annual plant in the family Apiaceae. The plant has a long history as a herb, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Cilantro’s flavor comes from the presence of three terpenoids, but it is less pungent than its neighbors in the onion family such as chives, garlic, and shallots. Cilantro […]