Food

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods and flavors in the world. It was already known 4 thousand years ago. The ancient inhabitants of today's Mex ...

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Beer

The Blau Monuments–Sumerian inscribed stones dating back 6,000 years–depict women making beer from spelt.

In the Sumerian culture, beer production was toiled by women, as brewing was under the protection of ...

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Parmesan

Each Parmigiano Reggiano cheese disc is worth between 400 and more than 500 euros each.

Depending on the age of the cheese disc, a distinction is made: Giovane (young) - up to 1 year of a ...

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Coffee

The first European to describe coffee was the German botanist and traveler Leonhard Rauwolf.

His records show that coffee may have reached Europe as early as the 16th century thanks to imports by two East India companies: the British and the Dutch.

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Mozzarella

Initially, mozzarella was made from sheep's milk.

When buffalo breeding spread in Italy in the Middle Ages, they were valued mainly for their strength ...

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Wagyū Beef

The A4 and A5 grades are unattainable by any other breed except Japanese Black (Kuroge Washu).

All of the most elite "brands" of Japanese beef are actually Kuroge Washu.

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Wagyū Beef

To classify beef as Wagyū, each animal must undergo DNA testing.

Specimens that have 100% Japanese breed genes are considered full-blooded, those that have at least ...

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Pizza

The most expensive pizza, the Louis XIII, costs US$12,000.

The dough, which requires 72 hours to prepare, is made with organic Arabian flour, sprinkled with Mu ...

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Cheesecake

The history of cheesecake dates back to ancient times.

The ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dessert in Greece, even before its conquest b ...

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French fries

After frying the fries, remember to strip them of excess fat.

It is best to drain them on a paper towel/cloth or in a colander and let them “drip” a little.

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French fries

In North America (the US and Canada), fries are referred to as “fries.” The rest of the English-speaking world calls them “chips.”

The term chips is used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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16 facts about Mozzarella

The most recognizable Italian cheese in the world

Mozzarella is the most recognizable and third most often bought Italian cheese, after Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is always associated wi ...

17 facts about Kimchi

Traditional Korean dish

Kimchi is a staple Korean delicacy, served as a side dish with almost every meal. It consists of salted and fermented vegetables, including various ca ...

10 facts about Hot dog

One of the most popular fast foods

Hot dogs are typical representatives of fast food. They are prepared swiftly and consumed even faster. Even though the fashion for eating hot dogs spr ...