Food

Monday, 16 March 2026

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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Kombucha

The development of trade between China and Europe also contributed to the appearance on the continent not only of tea but also of the tea mushroom.

The fermented tea drink was more easily adopted n the eastern part of Europe, where the tradition of ...

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Parmesan

There are many Parmesan-type cheeses.

Perhaps the best known is Grana Padano, produced in Lombardy, where "Padano" refers to the Po Valley ...

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Maple syrup

100 g of maple syrup provides 260 kcal and consists of 32% water and 67% carbohydrates (90% of which are sugars).

The sugar found in maple syrup is sucrose and small amounts of glucose and fructose.

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Eggs

In ancient Rome, meals often began with egg dishes.

The Romans knew many ways to preserve eggs. In the Middle Ages, eating eggs was forbidden during Len ...

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Sushi

According to renowned Japanese chef Hiroko Shimbo, sushi comes in six types.

They are: Chirazizushi (scattered); Inarizushi (pouch of fried tofu, and no fish in the filling); M ...

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Pizza

It found its way to North America with Italian immigrants in the 1800s.

Italian immigrants brought their dish along, but it was not incorporated into American cuisine strai ...

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French fries

French fries were brought to the US by the country’s third president, Thomas Jefferson.

He served them to his guests under the name “potatoes fried the French way” as early as 1802.

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Eggs

A chicken egg is made up of four essential parts: egg yolk, egg white, two egg membranes, and shell.

The eggshell is the outer covering, 0,2-0,5 mm thick. It consists of two layers: an outer layer, ca ...

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Cheddar

It was Joseph Harding and his wife who spread cheddar beyond the borders of England.

They succeeded in introducing the cheese to the Scottish and North American markets. His sons, who w ...

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Coffee

Coffee, Coffea is a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees in the marzipan family (Rubiaceane).

The beans derived from the coffee fruit, which are previously subjected to a process of roasting and later grinding, produce a beverage called coffee.

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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

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 ...