Often
called an alligator pear (due to its shape and the rough green skin of
some cultivars) it's actually a fruit and appears more often in the form
of guacamole and is loved the world over. Botanically a large berry
containing a single large seed known as...
India has a wide range of cuisine. India is known to the world for use of spices in food. The "Indian Curry" is famous world over. India is a vast country; therefore there is a difference in the cuisine in different parts of...
Canola
plants are a part of the Brassica family - the same family to which
vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli belong. They grow up
to six feet in length and produce bright yellow flowers. It is extracted
by crushing the seeds of the canola plant after...
Selecting
ripe fruit is easy if you know what to look for. These tips will help
you select ripe fruit that is ready to be taken home and eaten.
Grapes
If
white grapes are ripe they will have a yellow tint...
When
you decide that it's time the family take a timeout from the busy week
and head out for a fun excursion, you're also making a very big decision
that can have very serious consequences later on - you're taking the
kids out. Going anywhere with kids...
Radio
stars of the 30s and 40s Jack Benny and Lucille Ball were sponsored by
the beloved product, and its commercials dominated early television
shows. Who didn't love that colorful, jiggly, fun texture and
versatility. Little children delighted in it, adults found it light and
refreshing, and...
Nursery
rhymes are frequently hundreds of years old and their meanings are not
clear but simply repeated or sung by young children. In the case of
"Little Miss Muffet" she is eating a centuries old version of
traditional curds and whey, which is your basic cottage cheese,...
Licorice
is a member of the legume family and although similar in taste, not
related to anise.The licorice plant is a perennial herbaceous plant
native to southern Europe and parts of Asia and India and has been used
in candies and sweeteners for centuries. Countries that currently...
It
is cold outside. It is cold inside. It's just no fun being cold and
cooped up in your home. Isn't it much better to go out to a place that
has loads of heating and a warm atmosphere? It's great to get out a bit
and...
Around
the 15th century waffles began to evolve. Basically a batter was laced
between two iron grids, some quite elaborate in design, and eaten as a
sweet as well as used in religious ceremonies. The batter was often
flavored with flower water and honey, cooked and served...
