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Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

1- It is difficult to define While we all know from an early age how to identify the 4 basic flavors of sweet, salty, sour and bitter, the umami is much more difficult to recognize and define. In fact, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that a Japanese researcher from the Univers ...

15
Mar
2022

Pastry: 5 tips to lighten cakes

e contains 100 g of butter you can put in 100 g of applesauce or 50 g of applesauce and 50 g of butter. Unless you want to add a particular fruity flavor to your cake, we recommend using applesauce (not banana sauce, for example). Applesauce has a very neutral taste that allows it to be used i ...

20
Jan
2022

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

mpled, its taste qualities are the same. Passion fruit is one of the 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays because it is easy to enjoy and its flavor takes your taste buds on a journey. Just open it to savor its many small orange-yellow seeds. These seeds with their tangy flavor also have ...

13
Dec
2022

Salt-free diet: what to replace salt with?

1- Replace the salty flavor with the acidic flavor Among the basic flavors, the acidic taste is the one that is closest to the salty taste on the tongue. That's why the first trick to replacing salt is to add a dash of lemon juice to your plate. Lemon juice can enhance the taste of a fish fil ...

29
Mar
2022

Koridashi : The Japanese cold brewed iced tea

ing in Japan. Also known as shinobicha, koridashi involves brewing tea leaves with ice cubes. As the ice melts, the tea leaves infuse the water with flavor. Teas brewed using the koridashi method are often described as being more sweet and mellow. This slow, meditative brewing process results in a ...

19
May
2022

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

mes for a month, then rehydrated and dried in the sun for a few days. It will be put into drying to age it for 6 to 9 months to develop its aroma and flavors. Thanks to its intense and slightly sweet flavor, it will be perfect to accompany a Melon or watermelon for a light meal. Fenalar, the Viki ...

24
May
2022

Arugula salad: 5 things to know about this stinging salad

1- It has different names This salad recognizable by its cut leaves and peppery flavor has the botanical name Eruca sativa. The Latin word eruca gave ruca in Low Latin, then ruchetta in Old Italian. Although it is usually referred to as arugula on market stalls and in restaurants, in some parts ...

03
Mar
2023

10 Sausages to Spice Up Your Barbecue

combination of coarsely chopped pork, sage, rusk. The mixture is stuffed into natural pork or sheep casings. Sage adds a fresh taste to the meat and flavors your grill. Some modern recipes add Thyme or parsley to the mixture. Crayfish Sausage, all the flavors of Louisiana Crawfish boudin is a spe ...

10
June
2022

The edible chrysanthemum: an amazing vegetable plant

garnish your dishes, pick them when they are still young. With their beautiful yellow color, these flowers embellish dishes and give them a spicy flavor. Note that the leaves are also edible. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salads while the others are best prepared sautéed in a wok. ...

06
Oct
2021

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

1- Acacia honey The acacia honey has a blond color and has the characteristic of remaining liquid for a long time. Because of its very mild flavor, it is often used to sweeten hot or cold drinks. It is most indicated in case of diabetes because its glycemic index is low (20). Indeed, it ha ...

21
Dec
2021

The lychee: 5 unusual things to know about this fruit

1- It is also called Chinese cherry The litchi, with a delicately floral flavor reminiscent of roses and muscat grapes, is a fruit native to China. It has been cultivated in that country for over 4,000 years, but has long remained a well-kept secret. View this post on Instagram ...

09
Feb
2022

Tips for Successful Salads

re are some rules to respect. Do not put too much or too little ingredients. Less than 10 ingredients is a good average to take advantage of all the flavors and textures and give your dish some identity. Finally, if the Mixed salad is the only dish in your meal, consider adding protein so you do ...

30
May
2022

Sliced turkey with mustard seeds: an easy recipe

s, it is possible to find black mustard seeds in Asian stores and grocery stores. This ingredient is notably used in Indian cuisine to enhance the flavor of curries. Simply fry them in hot oil or Ghee to pop them and release their flavor. ...

16
Sep
2022

Earl Grey tea raisin cake: a recipe without milk or butter

knob of butter for the mold To note: for this recipe, you can use any black tea but I have a preference for Earl Grey because it brings a bergamot flavor to the cake. Preparation of the raisins To make this Earl Grey Tea Raisin Cake, you soak the raisins in hot tea and save the steeping tea f ...

30
Nov
2022

Vegetable garden: everything you need to know about the blue tomato in 5 questions

different varieties of blue tomatoes? Osu blue is a cocktail tomato variety that offers round, 5 cm diameter fruits with pinkish red flesh of medium flavor. Because it is a cross with a wild species, it is a vigorous variety with good hardiness and disease resistance. Another blue cocktail tomat ...

08
Feb
2023

Lemon and rose creams: a light recipe.

eds 2 tablespoons of rose floral water dried rosebuds for decoration Note: To prepare this dessert, we recommend using a liquid honey with a neutral flavor such as acacia honey or flower honey. Also, make sure to use a high-quality edible organic rose floral water (without alcohol or additives). Pr ...

21
Apr
2023

5 health benefits of strawberries

"They are good for cardiovascular health." Strawberries, which are one of the favorite fruits of the French, have not only their delicious fruity flavor as an advantage. Their juicy flesh contains many beneficial nutrients for the body such as vitamins C and B9, manganese, calcium, and magnesium! ...

11
May
2023

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

urrounded by a yellow, mealy, sweet-tasting pulp. source: osvaldo gago Carob is used in different ways depending on the region. Its chocolate flavor makes it the counterpart of cocoa for poor countries, but it does not contain theobromine and caffeine like cocoa. It is rich in oligo-elements ...

20
Apr
2012

The nutmeg tree: the tree that gives the nutmeg

This kernel is surrounded by a red-colored aril (or husk), called macis. Copyright: Alexander Daniel Note: Mace also used as a spice has a flavor and fragrance similar to nutmeg, but less pronounced. As for the flesh of the fruit, it is edible and is usually eaten candied. Growing tip ...

24
Apr
2015

The salak or snake fruit: an unusual exotic fruit

y juicy. After the sweetness, the acidity comes in and tingles your tongue. In summary, this exotic fruit not only looks amazing, it also has a flavor that is worth discovering! If you have the opportunity to taste it, don't be put off by its bizarre appearance, but be careful when tasting ...

16
Feb
2017