How to Prepare Buffalo Hot Sauce
Buffalo hot sauce is easy to make at home and great for barbecue meats, for slathering on a pizza in place of your traditional hot […]
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Brewing Series: The Final Filtration Step
The final beer filtration step is a crucial process in brewing that aims to remove any remaining solids, yeast, and other unwanted particles from the […]
Brewing Series: Crafting with Base Malts
Base malts are the foundation of beer, providing the majority of fermentable sugars and contributing essential flavors and characteristics to the final brew. These malts […]
Brewing Series: The Joy of Dry Hopping
Dry hopping is a brewing technique that adds a burst of hop aroma and flavor to beer without contributing significantly to its bitterness. This process […]
Brewing Series: Kilned Barley Malt – Crafting the Essence of Beer
Barley malt, the heart and soul of beer production, is a key ingredient that shapes the flavor, aroma, and color of the world’s most beloved […]
The Benefits of Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Family: Asterceae) has long been used in western folk medicine for nearly 2000 years and is one of the […]
Carne de Porco à Alentejana: A Culinary Tapestry of Portugal’s Alentejo Region
Carne de Porco à Alentejana is a quintessentially Portuguese dish that captures the essence of the country’s culinary artistry. Hailing from the Alentejo region, this […]
Feijoada à Transmontana: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors from Portugal’s Northeastern Highlands
In the northeastern highlands of Portugal, nestled within the rugged and picturesque region of Trás-os-Montes, a culinary masterpiece comes to life on dining tables and […]
Linguiça: A Culinary Journey through the Flavors of Portuguese Sausage
Linguiça, a beloved Portuguese sausage, has embarked on a culinary journey that transcends borders, enticing palates with its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and centuries-old tradition. […]
Brewery Series: Spoilage of Beer
Beer, a beverage enjoyed globally for centuries, is a delicate balance of water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. This harmonious concoction, however, is susceptible to […]
Gut Taste Receptors – Getting Fat With Them
Gut taste receptors—also known as chemosensory receptors—play a surprisingly important role in regulating satiation, satisfaction, and appetite. Though we normally associate taste with the tongue […]
Chakhokhbili – Chicken Stew with Cilantro/Parsley) in Tomato Sauce
Chakhokhbili is a traditional Georgian dish known for its rich flavors and hearty nature. It is a chicken stew that typically features cilantro (or sometimes […]
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne
Try this homely chicken, mushroom and spinach lasagne because it’s a nice variation to the other types of lasagne you can eat. Serves 4 Ingredients: […]
Brewing Series: Wheat Beer
Wheat beer is a diverse and fascinating category of beer that has captured the palates of beer enthusiasts around the world. This style of beer […]
What’s The Problem With Ultra-Processed Food?
Ultra-processed food (UPF) is very much in the spotlight following recent pieces of research that have looked at their consumption and the association with a […]
The Production of Cordycepin
Cordycepin is a natural compound produced by certain fungi, including species of the Cordyceps genus. The traditional method of obtaining cordycepin involves the fermentation of […]
Brewing Series: The Art of the Beer Brewing Process
Beer brewing is a fascinating and intricate process that transforms basic ingredients into the beloved beverage enjoyed by millions worldwide. This ancient art combines science, […]
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Cajun cooking is inspirational. This is a fusion using cajun flavours in the shrimp and sausage with Italian pasta. It makes for an interesting and […]
Time for Mooncakes
When you write articles on food traditions, there are some where you say ” I’ll write about that this year!” So it is with mooncakes […]
Spiced Apple and Pear Chutney
A recipe for Spiced Apple and Pear Chutney with sultanas and a blend of warming spices: Ingredients: 3 apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, […]