Vanilla is among the most popular flavors out there, always present when picking an ice cream, drink, and even in creams and lotions. However, many of us might not know where this delicious flavor comes from and why it can be expensive when sold in its raw form. While you might not run the risk …
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For many readers, this might be the first you’ve heard about the once-famous condiment, Garum. However, back in the height of the Roman Empire, this was a common household ingredient much like ketchup is today, used across the Roman Cuisine. What exactly was this ancient condiment? Garum is a fermented fish sauce used to enhance …
Humans have been consuming spicy food since the beginning of recorded history. Today, many people enjoy the kick added spices can offer, even going so far as to seek out the spiciest of peppers to test their limits. However, with side effects like abdominal discomfort for those more sensitive to spice, does that mean too …
Hot peppers have been a component of human culture and cuisine for thousands of years. Peppers are native to the Americas, and traces of the food have been found in prehistoric remains. Interestingly, the hotness is not a flavor but instead inflicts pain in a way that people find enjoyable and stimulating, hence the popularity …
If you enjoy peppers, chances are you’ve heard that they can be divided into male and female varieties, each with its own unique look and distinct flavor profile. According to the internet memes, all you need to do to determine the gender of pepper plants is to look at the number of lobes they have …
Yellow mustard is one of the most popular and versatile condiments. It has got that unforgettable, sharp tang and aroma that adds a great layer of flavor to so many foods. The most common style of mustard in the U.S. is one we all recognize because of its vibrant yellow coloration. How does it get …
One of the most known features of any chili pepper is the burn you feel when you bite in to one. Even the most ardent spicy food enthusiast cannot escape the burn that chili peppers leave on one’s mouth and tongue. It’s the kind of burn that some people love, and many detest! So, what …
When researching the benefits of hot peppers, I noticed a lot of published lists with only 10 to 12 benefits and uses. After reading through them, I thought to myself, hot peppers surely have more than 12 benefits! So, I spent days researching and creating this ultimate list of 36 benefits and uses of hot …
When you go to the grocery store to purchase some Jalapeño peppers, have you ever noticed that some of them often have lines on them that look like cracks or stretch marks? And if you noticed them, have you wondered what they mean? Do the stretch marks indicate that this Jalapeño pepper is bad or …
With every order of sushi usually comes that tiny green ball of “wasabi” to add a little slap of heat to each bite. What you might not know is, although the restaurant serving up that tiny ball of green stuff maybe calling it wasabi, it usually is a mixture of horse radish, mustard, and green …