Blackberries and mulberries are two similar-looking fruits that manage to confuse people all the time. And for good reason, since they look incredibly similar, taste fairly similar, and they both stain your hands and clothes like crazy. So what are the main differences between blackberries and mulberries ? This is what we’re going to find …
If you’ve ever cut open a peach you’ve noticed its pit. It looks wrinkly, with a few tiny holes, and a lot like an overgrown almond. Well, is it an almond ? Or are peaches and almonds just related ? There’s a common element between almonds and peaches, and we’re going to explore it today. …
Raspberries are never missing from the produce section, year-round. Sometimes they’re good, but often they’re sour and not really that great. Some of the most common questions regarding raspberries, aside from why you can’t find a decent batch, are why they’re fuzzy and why they’re hollow inside. And most perplexing: do raspberries have seeds ? …
Raspberries are everywhere and anytime, no matter where you are. They come in those little plastic packages and they always look absolutely adorable. Until you bring a pack home and are disappointed, each year. Why ? Because they’re almost always sour, and pretty much tasteless. So why are raspberries sour ? And are the commercial …
Quinces are notoriously hard to find, and even harder to eat raw. So, you always have to cook them, but first you have to find them. These golden fruits are mostly found around the Eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, North Africa, and Arabian Peninsula. Still, you can sometimes find them growing in a sweet …
Quinces are an old-timey fruit that’s both delicious, and difficult to eat. That is, if you’re trying to eat it raw. Most people expect quinces to be easy to eat after they ripen a little, just like pears or apples. But then why are all the quince recipes calling for heat and poaching ? Can …
Quinces are not a common sight, and they’re not the easiest fruit to find on the market. They’re harvested in late fall, before the first frosts, and they’re not commercially farmed in most countries. You have a higher chance of getting a couple of quinces from a loveable grandma’s backyard than finding them in the …
So you’ve just brought home the most amazing-looking pears ever and wonder how to store them properly. You may reach for the fridge, and then stop to remember whether you’ve ever seen a pear in the fridge, ever. So of course, you look up ‘should pears be refrigerated’, and here you are ! We’ll help …
So pear season has arrived, but you just can’t find any, all of them are already sold out. Or maybe you can’t stand the gritty texture of pears and would love a replacement. Whatever the case, you need a pear substitute, and we’re here to help. Today we’re covering all the possible pear substitutes, with …
Pears are the staple of late summer and early autumn. They’re just as good as apples, but you don’t see them around as much because they’re not as important of a crop. And when they do come around, you still have to wait for them to ripen, like bananas. One of them most important things …
Grapes are a delicious bunch of fruit when they’re in season, and incredibly disappointing when they’re not. If you live in Europe, America, and Australia then you’re likely very aware of how steep grape prices can be. It turns out there’s a very good reason for that, actually several reasons. So let’s take a look, …
Raisins are delicious little things, expect when they’re not. And plenty of people hate them with a vengeance. You may wonder why that is, and how raisins can offend someone so much. In truth we all have dislikes, and for something as important as food, this can be cause for arguments. Have you ever witnessed …
Dates are sweet and good in almost anything you can imagine. But have you ever wondered why dates are so sweet ? What sets them apart from other fruits that makes them so delicious ? And why are they so sticky, does it have to do with the sweetness ? This is what we’re covering …
Summer is just a couple of months away, and we’re getting mentally prepared for all the sunshine and fruit and pool time we can get, especially after such a long break. One fruit that pops into our heads when we think of summer is cherry. In our opinion cherries go with almost anything, bring a …
By this point we think everyone’s had watermelon at least once in their life. Some like it, some hate it, but we all know what a watermelon looks like. For such a juicy and delicious fruit, it’s fairly cheap and it can feed you for days. But why are watermelons red ? Specifically, why is …
If you’re dying for a summery treat you’re likely thinking of something watermelon-based. That’s understandable, everything about this fruit just screams summer. It’s also mostly water, so it’s incredibly refreshing in the summer heat. Ah but summer is still so far away… Or, maybe you can’t stand watermelon and are simply looking for something that …
If you’ve got a Christmas cake on the way then you’re in need of some apricot jam to keep that marzipan stuck to the cake. But what if you don’t like apricot jam at all ? Or, what if you do but can’t find any apricot jam ? Well you’re going to need an alternative …
Have you ever noticed how every jam you ever buy is in a glass jar ? Some things come in plastic jars, like peanut butter or chocolate spread. But glass jars are a thing when it comes to jam. Why is that ? Is there any real reason behind it, or just a leftover from …
When you look at it, a jar of marmalade looks fairly similar to a jar of jam. But somehow they’re different, and not many people seem to talk about this. Well we’ve take it upon ourselves to figure out why this name difference exists, and whether it means anything at all. Read on to find …
If you’re booking a vacation you’re definitely checking everything: photos, rates, reviews, amenities. And for those like us, who are pretty much in love with food, hotel breakfast is a big deal. So what does it mean when a hotel says they offer continental breakfast ? Does that mean it’s free ? Hotel lingo can …