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...
Originally,
what was called a soda fountain was a device that dispensed carbonated
soft drinks and fizzy water, but as time went on, it was used as a
general term for an ice cream shop and lunch counter, what we know as
soda fountains. These began to...
For
the modern Greeks, the lotus fruit is the Japanese persimmon, which
looks a lot like a large, smooth, hairless peach. I've seen it growing
in gardens in the province of Lakonia in the Peloponnese, Greece.
Personally, I'm not a fan of this particular lotus fruit, it's...
Not
everyone likes blue-veined cheese, probably because it has a strong
flavour. Personally I love it, although my favourite is a creamy
Dolcelatte made in Italy. I've noticed that the Italians keep the best
of their dairy produce for themselves. So you haven't tasted the best
Italian...
Drinking
coffee is good for your skin, but it is even better for it if you use
it externally. These days you can find many skin products containing
coffee. Check out the list of ingredients on tubes and packaging before
buying such items.
You...
