After years of hearing information from family, the media, etc, we manage to pass most of our lives without knowing the actual origin of some products that we eat every day. Here is a myth you might still believe and the actual fact. FACTS: VANILLA IS ONE OF THE FEW ORCHIDS WHO PRODUCES FRUIT VanillaContinue reading “Myths and Facts: Vanilla”
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Did you know… that salmon sushi is not originally from Japan?
Commonly eaten in North America and Europe, from salmon steaks and smoked salmon to lox, the Japanese didn’t have a taste for salmon until after about the 90’s. Back 70’s, Japan was self-sufficient when it came to seafood. But due to overfishing, rising population, and rising incomes with the economic boom of the time, JapanContinue reading “Did you know… that salmon sushi is not originally from Japan?”
When did we start cooking?
A quick timeline of food from prehistoric to modern times. If there is one thing we are all sure of is: humans love to eat. Due to capitalism, technology, information and easier mobility, we can eat any type of food from anywhere in the world nowadays. The variety of ingredients and dishes we have areContinue reading “When did we start cooking?”
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