Salt is a no-brainer. Spices complement flavor, salt deepens it. Not only that, but we could live without spices, as pleasurable as they are, but salt is essential. In moderation, as all good things. At one time it was used as currency, or it was so precious that only the wealthy could afford it. Here… Continue reading Did You Know This About Salt?
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The Accidental Tea Bag
Tea dates back to at least 2730 BCE. It is believed it was first cultivated and brewed in China, where tea containers, presumably for steeping herbs in hot water, were found in ancient burial sites. Buddhist monks later established their own tea traditions in Japan. India is also renowned for its tea culture. The concept… Continue reading The Accidental Tea Bag
What is The World’s Most Expensive Chocolate?
February is well underway at the time of this writing, and Valentine’s Day is but a few sunrises away. It seems only fitting to focus our attention on the sweet of sweets, chocolate. Confectionery chefs strive to develop the perfect chocolate treat. In fact, chocolate is not merely a treat, it is a gastronomical oeuvre… Continue reading What is The World’s Most Expensive Chocolate?
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