Food & Wine Pairing Demystified – Tips to Ensure a Harmonious Union
Not all of us can lay claim to being a connoisseur of fine wines, well-educated and knowledgeable in the process of pairing wines perfectly with food, even if that is the impression we are usually trying to create when dining out. For those that constantly despair about getting it right, you must know that food and wine pairing is not an exact process and it is highly subjective in nature. (more…)
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10 Ingredients Essential for Japanese Cooking
Love your Japanese food? Planning to turn your culinary attention to experimenting with some yummy soups, salads and tempura at home? Japanese cuisine, like any other, needs some basic ingredients. Read on for the 10 essential items you must have in your kitchen cabinet if you want to whip up true Japanese style dishes. It’s time to go shopping, my friends! (more…)
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Salty Snacks Help reduce Stress Levels & Facilitate Social Interactions
Different people have different ways of dealing with stress. Some like to prepare a scented bath and soak in it for a while; others switch off the lights and put on some soothing music; yet other head straight for the refrigerator, pull out the biggest tub of ice cream and pig out all by themselves. I know someone who likes to tackle stress by attacking with great vengeance all the weeds in her garden. To each their own, I guess. You can’t always explain why one activity seems to calm you down more than the others. However, if you are the kind that finds solace in salty and crispy snacks or savory munchies, scientist will be able to explain the whys and wherefores of this phenomenon. (more…)
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Nature’s Eccentricities: The Most Unique Mushrooms in the World
How many different kinds of mushrooms do you know of? I am guessing your knowledge in this regard would be restricted to the ones you can cook and eat. Well, the curious specimens of the fungal world we are going to look at may or may not be edible for consumption, but they certainly do cause your mouth to open wide…in wonderment and intrigue. Let’s start the journey. (more…)
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Tunisian Mint Tea: An Interesting yet Unusual Experience
The beautiful Mediterranean country of Tunisia is located in Africa’s northernmost regions. Its unique culture is a mix derived from all its invaders and settlers, from the Romans to the Turks and now France with whom Tunisia has trade agreements. Tunisian cuisine is inexpensive yet delicious. Vegetables are an important part of all meat and fish dishes. It is not too spicy so it appeals to global palettes. The mouth watering deserts have strong French and Turkish hints. (more…)
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