Food

Asparagus is most commonly grown in the Northern Hemisphere. The most common types of asparagus are white, with a greenish tinge on the shoots; purple, with deep green tips; and dark purple, with a bluish-green tinge. Asparagus types vary by color, seasonality, and shape. They come in two shapes: pencil-thick spears or rounded clusters of […]

Dough is a cake-like substance, composed primarily of flour with sugar, water and fat (oil or butter). The word dough has been traced to Old English “doh”, which in turn came from the verb “dougan” meaning “to do” or “to knead”. The texture of dough ranges from firm to pliable, elastic, and sticky. Doughs may […]

It is easy to find a tortilla in any grocery store. The selection of sizes, flavors, and packaging is abundant. But do you know the difference between these different types? Many people assume that all tortillas are made from corn or wheat flour but there are many other varieties as well. Some differences among them […]

The brownie is a type of chocolate cake that is baked in an oven. Brownies are generally made from brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, eggs and flour. The batter can also contain cocoa powder or chocolate pieces.  Brownies are usually topped with chocolate frosting. Brownies come in many different shapes and sizes. Some brownies are […]

Cucumbers are known for their ability to make salads more refreshing and delicious. There are many different types of cucumber, from the common English cucumber to the less-common Armenian cucumber. The type you choose depends on how you want your salad to taste or what kinds of toppings it will have. Read on for a […]