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Thursday, 8 October 2026
15 facts about french fries
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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Halva
Sesame halva is popular in the Balkans, Far East, and the Mediterranean.
Its key ingredient is tahini (sesame paste), sweetened with glucose, sugar, or honey, with various additions–pistachios, chocolate, cocoa, and vanilla or orange scent.
Chocolate
Chocolate is harmful to many animals.
Dogs, cats, horses, and parrots are unable to metabolize the alkaloid theobromine contained in choco ...
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 ...
Wagyū Beef
Kobe beef and Wagyū beef are not the same.
While all Kobe beef is Wagyū, not all Wagyū beef is Kobe. The different types of beef are associate ...
Cheddar
Joseph Harding is considered the father of today's cheddar.
A master dairyman in the 19th century, he made great efforts to standardize and modernize cheese mak ...
Eggs
One of the delicacies of Asian cuisine, mainly Vietnamese, Filipino, Cambodian, and Chinese, is balut.
These are boiled eggs, usually duck eggs, with the embryo fully formed.
Beer
The serving temperature of beer affects its taste.
Generally speaking, beer served at a warmer temperature will have more perceptible aromas and flavors than the same beer served at several °C less.
Beer
Hops enhance beer flavor as a condiment.
Due to its intense flavor and aroma, typically very little is added. Two parameters that are taken i ...
Kimchi
Traditionally, kimchi is kept in clay pots, partially buried in the ground outside of buildings.
Due to the specific smell and intense aroma, the pots are placed away from other products and household members.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake can be baked or prepared cold, without heat treatment.
In addition to cottage cheese, which is the best choice, cheesecake can also be made with cream chee ...