Are you noticing white spots on parsley sitting in your herb garden? Parsley is a wonderful herb to grow at home. The refreshing flavor and aroma of the plant is simply amazing. Although it is a low maintenance and non-fussy plant, sometimes it suffers from certain problems like white and light brown spots on the …
Do you love peaches ? Then you may be wondering all sorts of things about them, including whether peaches grow on trees or not. Since fruits are so diverse, you’ll often find out your favorite fruit doesn’t grow the way you imagined, or maybe you it comes from a very far away land. In any …
The most challenging decision that every fry-lover has to make is whether to eat the leftover french fries or throw them in the trash. Several things come into consideration when making this decision. Were they cooked? Were they uncooked? Were they frozen? Were they sitting at room temperature? Did you put them in the fridge …
Did anyone ever tell you a tomato is a berry ? And did you agree ? We think no one ever agrees with that statement. And still, it’s true. But why, why is a tomato a berry when everyone knows berries are really different from vegetables ? Well, the truth lies rather in the lack …
Does your recipe call for soy sauce, but you’re not sure you’d like the taste ? Then you may find this article useful. You’ve probably heard people rave about how delicious soy sauce is, but did anyone stop to explain what soy sauce tastes like for someone who never had it ? No, probably no …
Are you in love with chocolate ? Then you might just be in love with cocoa butter as well ! Yes, one of the most amazing sweets on this earth lends half its flavor to cocoa butter. It’s the butter that makes chocolate so melty and creamy and oh so delicious. But the process of …
Who doesn’t enjoy pistachios? We all do, right! These yummy colorful nuts are tasty on their own and go well with desserts, salads, pasta and also baking goods. Basically, there are endless ways to munch on them and experience their amazing flavor. However, there is one thing about pistachio which is not flattering at all. …
You’ve definitely heard of Colby and Cheddar, and may have even tasted them. These two American staples are present in so many dishes, sandwiches, and are the star of the show when it comes to mac and cheese. But what is the difference between Colby and Cheddar cheese ? After all, they seem similar but …
Celery is a staple in most kitchens, and you will see it in everything from lunches to soups. It’s an inexpensive way to add nutrients and flavor to a meal. The taste is quite different than most other herbs, so not everyone likes it. Lots of questions surround the best way to use it in …
Cocoa butter has a variety of uses but many people are concerned that they may not be storing it properly to maximize its shelf life and usability. Seeing as this precious butter isn’t that easy to get a hold of, it’s best to preserve as much as possible. Thankfully, this butter keeps very well and …
Whenever we get a bit of delicious sausage we overlook an important factor: the casing. That little detail can make or break sausage and salami, since the way it keeps everything together is crucial. Today we’re covering the main sausage casing types, and how they affect the sausages. Hopefully this will give you more understanding …
The dragon fruit is native to Central America, South America, and Mexico, but is quite popular among foodies and health-conscious individuals, in the US and across the world, who use it to make salads and smoothies. When is dragon fruit in season? The best time to get fresh dragon fruit is during the summer months, …
You might have noticed that the pinkish fruit with white pulp and black seeds has taken over your Instagram feed. We wanted to know more about the fruit, and we researched its origins and whether it grows on trees or not. So does dragon fruit grow on trees? The dragon fruit grows in some species of …
The Dragon fruit, also known as the strawberry pear or pitahaya, is one of those fruits that commands the kind of recognition that other bland fruits such as the cantaloupe can only dream of. Typically, this fruit is exotic, considering its outside appearance of a reddish-pink flesh, partially covered in flourishing, green leaves. Once you slice it open, …
Whether bright-yellow, red, or magenta, the dragon fruit’s striking colors are hard to miss at the grocery store. If you are fascinated by the dragon fruit, also referred to as the pitaya, you should know that the stippled seeds throughout its pulp can be germinated quickly, which means you can grow a full dragon fruit all by yourself. But how long …
When cooking you always have the option of adding spices or herbs your food, and this always adds a ton of flavor. But what about celery leaves ? Sometimes you add them and they don’t cook through, or maybe you added them to a nice salad. Can you eat them raw, or do they have …
If you are looking to change things, dragon fruit may be worth a taste. Indeed, this is a wonderful fruit that has been missing in diets for so long. Dragon fruit may not feature in many people’s grocery lists despite being one of the most excellent health food spotlights. This has mostly to do with how difficult …
Have you got your hands on some nice dragon fruit and don’t know how to store it ? No worries, we’ve got just what you need. As special as dragon fruit is, you really don’t want to let one spoil and go to waste. This is why today we’ll be talking about how to store …
If you’ve ever seen a dragon fruit before then you’ve probably wondered what it would taste like. After all, it look like it should taste amazing, doesn’t it ? All spiky and pink and the inside just looks gorgeous. You see it in so many photos and videos, from influencers to cooks to trendy friends …
Are you wondering whether cauliflower is albino broccoli ? They are both of the same species: brassica. Cauliflower and broccoli are, in other terms, immature flowers of cabbage. Though immature, they are nutritious and have their uniqueness. It is this uniqueness that makes most people confused about whether they are the same or not. The …