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Sunday, 22 March 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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Parmesan
There are many Parmesan-type cheeses.
Perhaps the best known is Grana Padano, produced in Lombardy, where "Padano" refers to the Po Valley ...
Honey
The color of honey depends on the presence of various pigments.
Carotenoids (beta-carotene and xanthophyll) are the most important.
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.
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.
Parmesan
"Kings" are also called cheeses of particular types.
Halloumi - the king of cooking cheeses Maroilles - the king of strong cheeses Västerbotten - the ki ...
Pizza
Pizza has various gluten-free and vegetarian alternatives.
The crust can be replaced with either butternut squash or cauliflower.
Maple syrup
It is less caloric than white sugar or honey.
It contains small amounts of protein and fat. Since it does not contain any preservatives, it can be ...
Pizza
The Hawaiian pizza originates in Canada.
The most controversial topping, pineapple, was added by a Greek immigrant, Sam Panopoulos, to a pizza served in his restaurant, Satellite, in Chatham, Canada.
Sushi
Becoming a sushi master may take up to 20 years.
It requires apprenticeship, patience, and commitment. Before a person becomes a sushi master, called ...
Parmesan
The origins of Parmesan cheese production date back to the 12th century.
It is believed that medieval Benedictine and Cistercian monks from Parma were the originators of the ...