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Sunday, 22 June 2025

It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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French fries

According to legend, the original fries occurred in Namur, a city then in the Spanish Netherlands, which was under Belgian jurisdiction.

The residents of Namur were particularly fond of fried fish. When the Sambra River froze over one co ...

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Beer

The world’s strongest beer is 67.5% alcohol by volume.

It is called Brewmeister–Snake Venom; it comes from Scotland and its producer recommends drinking th ...

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Mozzarella

Compared to cow's milk, buffalo milk has a richer, creamier consistency.

This is due to the higher fat content. The taste of buffalo milk is very mild, smooth, velvety. In t ...

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Maple syrup

Research by Dr. Keiko Abe of the University of Tokyo has shown that maple syrup significantly improves liver function.

It has also been shown that ABA abscisic acid contained in maple syrup stimulates the release of ins ...

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Parmesan

Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most expensive cheeses, which is why it is often subject to theft.

In the past th years, 20,000 Parmesan molds worth seven million euros were stolen in the Emilia Roma ...

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Cheddar

Cheddar is a rennet cheese that has a light yellow color and no holes.

There are also darker, orange varieties that are not due to the manufacturing process, but to the ad ...

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Kimchi

Kimchi comprises salted and fermented vegetables.

The base of the most common kimchi includes various types of cabbages and radishes.

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Coffee

Coffee is grown in more than 70 regions in the tropical zone between the northern tropic of Cancer and the southern tropic of Capricorn.

Seeds of the best quality are selected for cultivation–they come from trees between 8-15 years old. ...

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French fries

For the preparation of fries, do not use freshly harvested potatoes.

They may contain too much water, so it is advisable to use ones that have been left to rest for a while after being harvested.

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Pizza

The first pizzeria was opened in 1830 in Naples.

At first, it was a stand for peddlers, established in 1738. Officially opened in 1830, the Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba operates to this day.

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Vinegared rice

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The liquid gold of the Canadians

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