So often, when we think of turmeric, we actually think about the powder, so the question if turmeric can be eaten raw it’s not on our minds. But the first time when I saw turmeric root, this came as a question. Since it looks like the ginger root or a weird sweet potato, and those …
You know the delicious smell and taste of baked butternut squash, but do you ever had the curiosity if you can eat raw butternut squash? I know I had, and it seemed a weird idea since I always baked it, but after doing some research, I came to some interesting conclusions that might interest you. …
Bok choy is not the most common plant in the west, so it’s quite normal when you first see it to ask yourself what does it taste like. It looks like a combination of celery root with lettuce leaves but does it taste like them? You can very often see bok choy as an ingredient …
To understand what dijon mustard tastes like, we have to know a bit of history about this so popular mustard type. Because the original recipe for dijon mustard is not the one that is most often used today. Dijon mustard origins Dijon mustard originates from the town of Dijon, the capital of the Burgundy region …
Have you ever thought of eating raw leeks? They look and smell pretty much like onions that can be eaten raw, so naturally, you will wonder if leeks can be eaten raw as well. But the fact that leeks and onions have many similarities doesn’t mean that they are the same, so you thought to …
Did you ever make a soup or any other food containing parsnip, and when peeling it, you asked yourself, is it good to be eaten raw? This question came through my mind, but I didn’t try since I don’t like the raw parsnip smell. So I decided to research the topic a bit, first to …
Licorice has a bad reputation among anyone who even remotely likes candy. You reach into the bag and hope for something delicious, and instead get a black licorice gummy. Disappointment ensues. But you’ve likely heard that despite the candy being licorice flavored, the actual flavor in it is not real licorice. Which begs the question, …
Bread is the staple food of humankind since the ancient times, dating almost 8000 years BC. You make bread from dough, which you make from mixing water and flour from different grains and you get the result of a flat bread, common to the Middle East and Central Asia. This was the original bread from …
Halloween is that very special time of year when everyone is a child, even the parents. You’re either giving out candy, or receiving it. But whichever side you find yourself on, you’re always going to much on a few pieces before 9 PM. But what’s so different about Halloween candies ? Everyone seems to complain …
Walnuts are a common ingredient during the cold season, but especially in the fall months. Once the cold kicks in a little, your walnut tree is dropping fruit left and right. So naturally, you’re going to pick up all of those beauties and use them. Once you start cracking them, you realize a few of …
Blackberries, like most berries, are a hit or miss. You either buy a carton that’s divine and worth the extra penny, or you find the saddest little things ever. There is no in-between. So what do you do when you find yourself with a carton of bitter blackberries ? Can you try and fix them …
Arugula isn’t the most well understood leafy green out there, nor is it the most common. But in the past decade or so you’ve seen it in more and more salads, on pizzas, in sandwiches, and in cheese melts. And it’s always that one flavor that drives people apart, just like coriander does. You either …
Cinnamon is possibly one of the best spices out there. Indeed, in days of old it was considered fit only for monarchs and religious purposes, alongside saffron. Nowadays you can easily find it, and it’s heavily used in the cold season. You know what we’re talking about, once September 1st hits, spice mixes are all …
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 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 …
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 …
Balsamic vinegar is one of those delicious condiments that confuses many people, and is frequently duped. So much that you rarely find real, traditional balsamic vinegar on the market outside of Italy. So you may be wondering what’s so special about this type of vinegar. Well, the flavor is deep and complex, the result of …
Balsamic vinegar can be very expensive, or very cheap, and the difference can be mind-boggling. So you wonder just why you can get the same item incredibly cheap, or expensive enough to make you slowly turn around and walk away. You probably figured out the cheaper ones are fakes, or somehow diluted. But if you’ve …
Honey seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, what with bee populations going down, and the general interest in natural products going up. Honey is the old way of sweetening anything, because long before sugar there was honey. And it was a highly prized food item that not many could afford. Today it’s still viewed …
Bacon is much loved for its intense flavor and how much it can improve any dish ever. A good portion of the bacon’s power is its salt, alongside its smokiness. Sometimes the salt can be too much, especially if you’re trying to cut down on sodium. So why is bacon salty in the first place …