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Sunday, 30 November 2025
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
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
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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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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Maple syrup
Maple syrup, as a completely natural product, is used as a sweetener but also provides many valuable ingredients for the human body.
It is a source of the following minerals: calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron ...
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Coffee
The name “coffee” probably comes from the Arabic “kahwa” or Turkish “kahve,” although the etymology is not precisely known.
A second likely etymology of the word “coffee” is the name of the Ethiopian city of Kaffa (now Kefa) ...
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French fries
The basic ingredients in fries are, of course, potatoes.
Ordinary potatoes can be replaced by yams. Some people let their imagination run wild even more and ...
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Maple syrup
The Indigenous peoples from the Northeast of North America were the first to obtain maple syrup.
This happened long before the arrival of Europeans, as evidenced by archaeological sources and tradition.
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Halva
In Mesopotamia, halva was a mixture of honey and nuts.
In ancient Greece and Rome, sweets similar to halva were prepared with honey, nuts, and sesame seeds ...
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Kombucha
The drink is slightly sweet, sour, sparkling, and refreshing.
It has a light gray to dark brown color. The color depends on the type of tea used for fermentation. Black or green tea and sugar are most suitable.
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Hot dog
The Japanese version of the hot dog—Black Terra Dog—comes in a black bun.
They use edible bamboo charcoal powder to color the bun, which is over 30 cm long. It is one of the most popular street food in the Akihabara district of Tokyo.
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Chocolate
Chocolate is harmful to many animals.
Dogs, cats, horses, and parrots are unable to metabolize the alkaloid theobromine contained in choco ...
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22 facts about coffee
One of the most popular beverages in the world
Coffee is one of the staple foods and one of the most important commercial commodities in the world. Green, unroasted coffee is the most widely traded ...
16 facts about kombucha
Probiotic tea drink
The use of tea mushrooms to make an energizing and cleansing drink can be read about as early as in Chinese written sources from the Jin Dynasty, i.e. ...
10 facts about tomato juice
A miraculous work of chance
As a drink, it was first served in 1917 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in southern Indiana. The originator of the drink was Louis Perrin, who had ru ...
10 facts about cheesecake
Probably the most popular cake in the world
Cheesecake - a creamy, slightly sour, melt-in-the-mouth dessert that has invariably pleased plates for many generations. Mysterious in its simplicity, ...
19 facts about honey
Sweet delicacy
Everyone knows its taste, smell, and color, and many people have become convinced of its excellent properties affecting our health. It is called “liqu ...
20 facts about eggs
A multicultural symbol of life
The egg is a natural product that has been an important part of food since the dawn of mankind. It is valued primarily for its nutritional value, whic ...
14 facts about halva
One of the world’s oldest sweets
Halva is a popular confectionery present in different cultures, especially in the Middle East, Central Asia, the Balkans, and Mediterranean countries. ...
20 facts about beer
World’s third most popular beverage
It is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages produced. The first archaeological evidence of brewing dates back 13,000 years ago from the territory of I ...
13 facts about churro
A dessert worth the sin
Churros are known to all lovers of Spanish and Latin American cuisine, but few may realize that their genesis, in all likelihood, took place in the Fa ...
15 facts about Wagyū beef
The world's most expensive and healthiest beef
The term Wagyū (和牛) literally means "Japanese cow". It is a very expensive delicacy that, in order to bear its name, must pass a DNA analysis proving ...
16 facts about Cheddar
Royal delicacy
It is a hard cheese with a rather distinctive and pungent flavor. It is suitable for both sandwiches and the cheese board although it is most often us ...
18 facts about Parmesan
One of the most expensive cheeses
Parmesan, one of the most expensive and well-known cheeses, is the pride of the Emilia Romagna region and of Italy. It is valued for its taste, textur ...
19 facts about sushi
Vinegared rice
Sushi is one of the most recognizable dishes worldwide, as well as one of the healthiest. The richness of nutrients is equal to the richness of taste. ...
20 facts about pizza
World’s most famous food
Pizza is undoubtedly the most popular food in the world. Sold in billions worldwide every year, it is easy to make and offers countless variations of ...
24 facts about maple syrup
The liquid gold of the Canadians
Maple syrup is a favorite breakfast ingredient, mainly on American tables. For centuries, it has been used by North American Indians as both food and ...
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