The first time when we had halloumi was in Cyprus. “Of Course”, halloumi is the most popular cheese in Cyprus since it is one of their signature food. But we never had it raw, so it’s ok if you ask yourself if you can eat raw halloumi without cooking it. Since then, we have had …
First time when I noticed that olive oil could be bitter shocked me. I was adding it to my salad as I regularly do, and the taste was way too bitter, and I couldn’t find what makes it that way. Later I found out that my olive oil was bitter, but the thing is that …
We have an entire article about why basil can taste bitter, but why pesto tastes bitter is different since there are more ingredients to it, not only pesto. Yea, the basil having a bitter taste can be one of the reasons for it, but it is not the most common reason for the bitter taste in …
Broccoli rabe(Rapini) is not as common as regular broccoli, but many people that tried it said that it tastes bitter, so in this article, we will talk about why broccoli rabe is bitter. It is always annoying when you want to eat vegetables that are not supposed to be bitter, and you find out that …
There is a lot of hype about aloe vera’s health benefits, but not many people talk about what aloe vera taste like, not the store-bought juice that maybe has some sweeteners, flavoring, or sugars but the actual aloe vera plant. Also, the hype is way over the line of actual evidence and studies that confirm …
Basil is an awesome-tasting herb, but sometimes it can get bitter. In this article, we will talk about why basil is bitter and how to remove the bitterness. We all love basil taste in sauces like pesto or tomato-basil sauce and more, but for sure, we don’t think of a bitter taste when we think …
We really love basil, and we try to buy fresh one that is on the plant and pick the leaves ourselves, but I never question if I can eat basil stems. But now, after seeing that people are curious if basil stems are edible, I suddenly became curious as well and decided to research the …
We all hate the bitter taste, especially when it comes from something that is not supposed to be bitter, but why is ginger bitter sometimes and most of the time isn’t. Well, in this article, we will discuss if that’s normal or if you should throw away the ginger if it tastes bitter. For some …
If you like eggplants and cook them often, most likely you found some that taste bitter, but why is there any bitterness in eggplant? Are they supposed to be bitter, or should you throw them away? In this article, I will talk about what makes eggplants bitter and how you can get rid of the …
We all know that kale is a healthy and very versatile vegetable, but why is it bitter? The fact that sometimes kale is bitter is off-putting for most people. For this reason, in this article, we will talk about how to remove the bitterness, what causes the bitter taste, and also if it’s safe to …
We all like cabbage salad or cooked cabbage, but sometimes cabbage can have a bitter taste which can be off-putting for most people. In this article, we will discuss why cabbage can be bitter, how to remove its bitterness, whether it is still safe to eat, and more. I understand why you can have this …
Wondering what does star fruit taste like? Well, we got you covered! Star fruit or carambola, call it whatever you want. But the thing is, you can’t stop yourself from drooling once you see it on the streets or at the stores. It is a gorgeous, little fruit that looks like a star when sliced. …
The first time I saw those little oranges, the immediate question was, what does kumquat taste like? They look cute but are they worth buying ? Because they are quite expensive and hard to find in Romania. I am curious about every single exotic fruit out there, but some of them are disappointing, like dragon fruit, …
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that is a staple for a healthy diet, but can you eat raw cauliflower? Any ad for a healthy diet or product will have a picture with many fresh vegetables that will almost always include broccoli which is like a symbol for healthy eating, but this “white broccoli” will …
Olive trees are not growing in my country, but the first time I saw olive trees on vacation, somebody near me instantly said that the raw olives are poisonous, and I didn’t question it at that time. But now I decided to do some research to find out if raw olives are really poisonous and …
You found okra on the market and out of curiosity you bought some and now you question yourself, can you eat raw okra or do you have to cook it? In this case, you found the right article because I will talk about the risks and benefits of eating raw okra and how to cook …
Mussels are an interesting type of seafood since they are sometimes served with the shell, sometimes without it. So it is normal to ask yourself if it is safe to eat raw or undercooked mussels? Especially because other types of seafood are served, like salmon or tuna in sushi. I can say that the smell of raw mussels …
There are a lot of vegetables that can be eaten raw, but one that doesn’t give us the confidence that it is safe to eat raw is eggplant. But curiosity can make us ask ourselves if we can eat raw eggplant? We all love grilled eggplant or a great baba ganoush. But not so many …
When I was a kid, I had some friends who used to eat raw pasta or instant noodles, but I wasn’t curious if it was safe to eat raw pasta since I was a kid, and health problems weren’t my biggest concern. Now I know why you have to cook food. I also know that …
We all know, and some of us, love the famous ginger tea, which is really easy to make, and it’s known for its many health benefits. But have you ever thought while you sliced it if you can eat raw ginger root? I know I had since the smell of it can be a good …