Chile Pepper Heat Scoville Scale Wondering how to rate the heat level of various types of chile peppers? Peppers are rated based on Scoville Units, a method developed by Wilbur Scoville in 1912. The original method used human tasters to evaluate how many parts of sugar ..

Gianiji ka Falooda in New Delhi Gianiji ka Falooda famous for Rabri Falooda, established around 1947. Milk simmered and condensed with sugar and cardamom flavoured.. with lots of milk cream.. and i dont know the exact recipe, but its ..

CACHAÇA/DEFINIÇÃO: MUST LEAVEND AND DISTILLED OF THE SUGAR SUGAR CANE WORD CACHAÇA IS OF CONTROVERSIAL ORIGIN. SOME VERSIONS GIVEN FOR RESEARCHERS: OF THE CASTILIAN CACHAZA, WINE THAT WAS DONE OF IT SPLODGES OF GRAPE; OF THE AGUARDENTE, THAT WAS USED TO SOFTEN THE MEAT OF PIG (CACHAÇO) AND THE ..

( Technorati Profile) march 1st in Food  National Pig Day National Peanut Butter Lover's Day National Fruit Compote Day Wales: St. David's Day. Welshmen wear leeks in their hats today. 1736 Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, was born on February 29, 1736. To ..

How the Turkey Got Its Name There are a number of explanations for the origin of the name of Thanksgiving's favorite dinner guest. Some believe Christopher Columbus thought that the land he discovered was connected to India, and believed the bird he discovered (the turkey) was ..

Memon food. It means those foods taken especially in memon community, called memon food. Know majority don’t know about memons. Who are memons? The immigrants in KARACHI ( Pakistan ) migrated from GUJRAT ( India ) . In INDIA the community known as GUJRATI. ..

I am a history buff. I was curious to know what Ancient Egyption of Pyramid Age eate? It appears that most of the modern "adult" site are more interested in talking about what Britney Spears ate, but luckily I found my answers at a kid site. Here is the answer for curious people ..

The word soup originates from "sop", a dish originally consisting of a soup or thick stew which was soaked up with pieces of bread. The modern meaning of sop has been limited to just the bread intended to be dipped.   The word restaurant was ..

Just some facts about Chocolate that I found on the web !! 1) Cacao is a tree, native to South America, whose seeds are the source of cocoa and chocolate. 2) Botanists believe that cacao trees grew wild in the Amazon region , however, the use of the cacao tree, for culinary ..

The scientific name for the cacao tree is Theobroma cacao . Translated loosely, this means "Food of the Gods". Cacao trees only produce fruit when they are grown around the equator - between 20 degrees south and 20 degrees north of the equator. Actually, most cacao beans ..

     Basil is a highly fragrant plant whose leaves are used as a seasoning herb for many different types of foods. Basil has become one of the most recognizable herbs ever since pesto, the mixture of basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese, has become popular. Basil has round leaves that ..

Chocolate has been around since 1100 B.C, and the world has been obsessed with the food ever since. Although introduced to Europe only in the 16th century, most of our chocolate comes from cocoa beans grown on plantations in West Africa.  ..

People might call me geeky but each time I see a bottle of wine or vodka I wonder, when was alcohol actually invented, who invented it, and how long has alcohol been around? Now, if you too have been intrigued by these questions before, but never really asked for the fear of being called ..

We all love mangoes in its various forms – health drinks, juice, smoothie , pie and also in salad…but most of us do not know the history of mango as a food. Where did it originate, its journey over the years, the various recipes it is used and also it present day status. Mango ..

The prized vegetable hailing from the Lily family, which bears in its ‘soul’ oodles of health benefits -  the goody- green asparagus. When was the this golden treasure first discovered? What records the usage of asparagus as an edible by man? What is the history of asparagus as food? To ..

History of food in space is comparatively young compared to others. Nowadays, we get to see several space flights are being launched and people are frequently making their trips to space. But have we ever thought about their diet during the space flight? To my utter surprise, I found that ..

Can anyone think of Halloween without those spooky – scary looking carved pumpkins…hell no! We all love to see humungous “Jack-O-Lanterns” scattered all over the town….but each time I look at these food arts I can’t help wondering “how did pumpkin carving actually start”? I got my ..

No fruit in world history has as much historical and religious symbolism, as perhaps the apple does. From the beginning, apples have been associated with love, beauty, health, comfort, sensuality, sexuality, fertility and wisdom. Perhaps ..

There are a lot of interesting theories about how barbeque originated. Some take you to North Carolina, some towards Australia and New Zealand and some even towards Caribbean Islands. It is said that the natives of Caribbean Islands used the method of heating the meat over fire and preserving ..

Celery is a vegetable/herb and has been known by various names. ‘Celery’ has come from the French word ‘celeri,’ then celeri coming from the Greek version of the word. Archaeologists have found celery in ancient Egyptian tombs, proof that it is indeed a plant with history. ..

Be it noodles or a wanton soup, the delicacy goes high on the style quotient if eaten with chopsticks. Ever wondered as to how chopsticks are made? From wood-cutting to wood-finishing, making Chinese chopsticks takes you through a journey, which is artistic and tasteful at the same time. ..

Ice cream is a favorite with all of us, but, any idea how ice cream is made commercially? If you learn how ice cream is made in the factories, you will find the procedure is as interesting as the whole concept of ice cream. Ice cream contains the same amount of protein as is there in milk but ..

  THE INVENTION OF LEAVENED BREAD IS ATTRIBUTED TO THE EGYPTIANS WHO COOKED FLAT CAKES MADE   OF MILLET   & BARLEY ON HEATED STONES   & DISCOVERED BY CHANCE WITH A PIECE OF DOUGH   WHICH HAD BECOME   SOUR ..

For insight into the authentic and traditional foods of the Mediterranean in their cultural and historical context illustrated with a thousand heirloom Mediterranean recipes that are fully-tested please visit www.cliffordawright.com. This is the site of two-time James Beard award winning ..

Sardines or pilchards are a group of several types of small oily fish related to herrings, family Clupeidae. Did you know that sardines are some of the most valued fish around the world? The ..

Soups can be classified into two main categories : Ø      Clear soup Ø      Thick soups   Clear Soups – Consommés and Bouillon’s These soups are prepared from stock, flavoured with ..

According to the Arabic legends,"After God had finished moulding Man from earth, He took the remaining material and shaped it into a date palm which he placed in the Garden of Paradise(Eden)".Dates are indeed heavenly.It is considered to be one of the earliest fruits that existed on ..

The practice of herbal medicine dates back to the very earliest periods of known human history. There is evidence of herbs having been used in the treatment of diseases and for revitalizing body systems in almost all ancient civilizations-the Indian, the Egyptian, the Chinese and even the Greek ..

  Whatever you do, don’t confuse the balsamic vinegar that you can purchase for five bucks at the local market for the sensational, traditional aged balsamic vinegar of Reggio Emilia in Modena, Italy.   This stuff rules! This balsamic vinegar is made from pressed grapes that are ..

Theobroma cacao (the cocoa tree) is indigenous to Central- and South America.   Mayans and Aztecs are known to have used cocoa beans during religious ceremonies. Before human sacrifices were made to gods, those to be sacrificed received their last worldly food in form of a cup of cocoa. ..

Street food is food obtainable from a street-corner vendor, typically from a make shift or portable stall . While most street foods are regional, many are not, having spread beyond their region of origin. Most street food is both finger and ..

There are several characteristics of vegetables that influence the way we cook them. One of these is colour. No matter what colour a raw vegetable is, we want to preserve as much as possible of that colour. Vegetables may be grouped by colour into four categories: RED: beets, red ..

The popularity of salads in one form or another has never been so great as it is today - the latter part of the twentieth century. The eating of salads is perceived by all sections of the population as making a positive contribution to good health and the emphasis on the necessity for some sort ..

Traditionally India is famous for its food world over.Every region of India is famous for the some or the other type of food.such as.... 1.LITTI-CHOKHA of PATNA(BIHAR) 2.PETHA of AGRA(U.P.) 3.BHEL-PURI of MUMBAI(MAHARASTRA) 4.CHAAT,DAHI-BHALLE of DELHI&U.P.  5.REVARI ..

  The wine of Alsace reflects the ambivalent situation of a border province. A traveller at the time of the French revolution found it incredible that this land, so clearly intended by nature to be part of Germany, was actually annexed to France. Alsace makes Germanic wines the French ..

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As in many other places in Asia, the concept of food in Southasia is changing, quickly and dramatically. Do not be taken in by the difficulties faced by the multinational corporations and global fast-food chains in trying to make inroads into Southasian societies. That is a minor digression ..

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Day, patron of beekeepers 1913 Stainless steel was cast for the first time in Sheffield, England. Harry Brearly of Thomas Firth & Sons discovered how to make 'the steel that doesn't rust' by ..

All you wanna know about chillies .... Origin of Chilli. also called Chili, chile, chilly, chily, Mirchi, chilli pepper, Aji, Paprika . Chilli is the fruit of plant belonging to Capsicum genus. Chilli is one of the most spices garnishing dishes. Family : ..

Zucchinis galore: Be Creative View mikaela_'s map Taken in (See more photos here ) I think it was Nikko here that mentioned the zucchini day recently.  Well, it is that time of year when I leave ..

National Peach Pie Day  --St. Bartholomew;s Day, patron of cheese merchants and butchers. --St. Owen of Rouen's Day, patron of innkeepers. 1853 The month and day are uncertain, but the year is correct. Native American Chef George Crum invented potato chips at Moon's ..

well... for all those of you who're fond of the Indian culture and are just mesmerised by the indian cuisine and the indian snacks.. the gala time for you has already started... it is not at all easy to vow hearts... especially when a plethora of cuisines are avilable... what stands out ..

    Frito-Lay introduced Cheetos - the wonderfully crunchy, cheese-flavored snack made from extruded cornmeal in 1948, and I’m glad they did.   I love cheetos – I also lovehot food stuffs.   I’ve been putting powdered jalapenos or other types of hot rubs on my cheetos for a long ..

The  journey began in 1989 in a small kitchen with a wooden rolling pin, an imported tabletop pasta machine, and a passion for making authentic pasta products of superior quality. Today,Nuovo Pasta  has grown into a family of culinary trained associates who share in a vision to ..

A Chutney is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, originally from South Asia. Chutney may be dry or wet. Dry chutney is generally in the form of powder. In India, a chutney is often made to be eaten fresh, using whatever ..

The History of Pizza The derivations of the word "pizza" are believed to be from an "Old Italian" word meaning "a point", which in turn became the Italian word "pizzeria", which means "to pinch" or ..

The history of teas follows closely the path of world explorers, throughout Asia, along the Silk Road, up Great Britain and over to America. While a cup of tea may seem like a simple pleasure, it contains so much history. Each leaf is imbued with centuries of tradition, culture, ..

Must- is the juice of freshly pressed grapes, that contains various quantities of pulp, skins, stems, and seeds, called pomace or grape solids, which typically comprise between 7–23 percent of the total weight of the must. These components, and the time they are allowed to be in contact with ..

The herb, which heals and beautifies and also gives a punch of flavor to the Mediterranean cuisine… What is the history of rosemary as Food ?   Let us take a short peek into the numerous health benefits Rosemary offers, before we excavate, what history has to tell us about the wonder herb. ..

The food coloring history dates back to early Roman Civilization, when people used saffron, various flowers, carrots, mulberries, pomegranates, beets etc to put color to their foods. They even used certain minerals and ores like silver, gold or copper to garnish the food in bright, ..

  What is a falafel and  what is the history of falafel?  Most readers may have heard about falafel and have eaten it too, while there may be a few who haven’t heard about it.  What is Falafel? These are fried balls or patties made from ground chick peas (garbanzo ..

The medlar , might seem to be a new entry to the list of known fruits; but being an ancient fruit it brings blast from the past . In Europe, medlar is traditionally related with the festivity of Christmas, since it is consumed as a popular dessert. This storied fruit has been ..

  If you are quite a regular in the kitchen and have a knack for baking, chances are you are already familiar with guar gum. For those who are still waiting to discover this ingredient, let me introduce it as white powdery edible substance, that’s obtained from the beans of a ..

  Yes, the crunchy-munchy little popcorn, that has become so much a part of our daily lives has many interesting historical stories associated with it. Let’s take a trip down the historical lane leading to History of Popcorn – the World’s Oldest Snack. There are many interesting ..

White wines are good to drink and also used in the kitchen to pep up food recipes. Cooking in white wine is not a new concept as white cooking wines add to the flavor of various cuisines and have been popular since the Roman and Greek periods. White cooking wine comes in two forms; sweet ..

Goji Berries are the berries from China, which are also renowned as berries with a significant placebo effect . It has been seen that people consuming more Goji berries have been identified with certain uniqueness. The berries with placebo effect, thus are gaining more ..

December 16 th is yet another of those days that celebrate specific food items. The history of national chocolate covered anything day will involve a lot of research as it is not particularly well known. However, it is certainly a day for all you chocolaholics out there!  You need not feel ..

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } We now have a new reason that contributes to America's obesity; movie popcorn. I know how you feel. What can possibly be wrong with those flavorful popcorns, that innocently teases your olfactory and gustatory senses? Well, there is and it is ..

  The concept of the Yule Goat has a lot of history and tradition attached to it. Here is a brief.    The Yule Goat is a part of the Northern European and Scandinavian christmas celebrations and is a goat figure made from straw. The Yule Goat, represents the ..

  The Kwanzaa celebrations associte a very deep meaning to Muhindi .  Here is a brief on the importance and significance of Muhindi    Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration that begins on December 26th. It was initiated by Dr Maulana Ron Karenga, and it ..

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } The History of Brownie Day: It turns out that there's quite a bit of history baked inside that hot, fudgy little brownie. National Brownie Day is celebrated on December 8 th of every year in the United States of America. The USA is probably the ..

If we start talking about the history and uses of mustard we will find that there are numerous things to discuss on this topic. Its uses are not just confined to hot dog mustard or deli sandwiches with Dijon mustard. Mustard is valued for its culinary as well as medicinal importance. ..

You will be amazed to know that garlic has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. History of garlic use can be traced back to the time when the Giza pyramids were built. Garlic was given to labors in Egypt who were building the pyramids. It was given to them so as to ..

This blog will tell you about all you wanted to know about Belgian chocolates . Now, you might think as to why we want to tell you specifically about these chocolates, when you are satisfied with your regular favorites – Cadburys or Hershey’s. The reason lies in their very ..

What cities come to mind when I say 'quickly name America’s top foodie cities'. I think New York and Los Angeles are the ones that spring up first. Perhaps Chicago might be a third in the guesses but definitely not in the top two. However if you take a closer look at the number of ..

  The history of soft drinks is as interesting as the drink itself. Carbonated drink without any alcohol is called soft drink . Today you have numerous soft drinks in the market from different companies. We have colas, iced tea, lemonade, sparkling water and squash as soft ..

  Peanut butter is an eternal favorite among kids and adults alike. Its creamy and crunchy taste can drive a person and force him to do crazy things like eating the entire jar in one go or hiding it from his friends. A Passion For Peanut Butter & An ..

You can include fruits as desserts in your spring party at ease. While meeting the daily requirement of including five portions of fruits, it will also serve as a healthy spring party food. There are various spring party ideas for including fruits. You can include them as kebabs, ..

    Sports drinks or energy boosters are the ‘in’ thing becoming a 5 billion dollar industry currently and growing. The history of sports drinks is interesting lets learn how this concept came into existence. Sports drinks were conceptualized way back in 1901 in Scotland ..

It is surprising to think of New York City as the brunch capital of America but that is exactly how it has been described by Crain in New York Business. Alisa Roth, associated with the Marketplace elaborates on the topic of America’s brunch capital explaining how the Big Apple became the ..

Cheese making is considered to an art. The right texture, taste and flavor are important aspects that need to be considered during cheese making and have been prevalent right from the ancient ages. The history of cheese making can be traced back to the times when there was no tradition of ..

It was interesting to read about how burrito became the taste of America . All these years I have thought that burrito was an out-and-out American dish. But dwelling deep into its history I came to know that burritos actually originated in Mexico and travelled to America in the ..

Cassava roots are the starchy root vegetables produced by cassava plants. The cassava plants are also known as manioc, casava or yuca. These plants are mostly grown in South America, where they are widely cultivated for its edible, starchy, tuber like root called cassava roots. ..

  Each of us will have our own versions of top 10 soups. But have you ever thought about what would be the top 10 soups in the history of mankind? The Stew, a congregation of Chicago Tribune’s good eating and dining staffs, has arrived at the top 10 soups list. The ..

While many of the meat lovers cherish the delicate taste of a myriad of meat preparations, I am sure very few of them have knowledge on – what is the history of butchers . The history of butchers is certainly as old as the human civilization, as in primitive times the human race used ..

Halloween is a festival celebrating celebrated every year on October 31, the eve of All Saints. It is done in most Western countries, but is more representative in the United States. In this country, brought by Irish immigrants, she arrived in the mid-nineteenth century. ..

My collegue asked for my help to make a  presentation titled History of Tequilla as food, which was to be presented during the annual residents meet organised by his residential association. My collegue admitted that, although he has enjoyed his tequilla shots many times, but he was ..

I have always acknowledged to my friends about my mother’s culinary skills and her special knack for preparing those sumptuous “ Baingan ka Barta ”. Well for all of my American Colleagues, Baingan ka Barta is one of the chief attractions of an authentic North Indian cuisine, which is ..

"Aunty please help me with the history of avocados as food " begged my nephew. I had no idea about the history of avocado as food and so, I began my hunt on the internet to find that the fruit has very interesting stories to tell from the past. I thought of sharing this piece ..

How many of you know about the history of chives as food ? I was not aware till my nephew read out “ Toxic Chives Sicken 9 in Qingdao, China " from a newspaper. It may not be big news for us, but a Chinese will surely take note of it, because they are ..

The  history of edible flowers as food can be traced back to 140 B.C (first recorded mention about using flower for culinary purpose appears in the literature). Most of the civilizations around the world have incorporated edible flowers as food in their traditional cuisines. In this ..

I still remember one of my classmates Lorleen, pronouncing cranberry as "craneberry". Later on the nickname "craneberry" became the part of her existence. After talking to her on phone yesterday, I remembered about relishing cranberry jam few days back. As the day ..

Macaroni and cheese is one of the most popular foods in today’s world. While making this great dish is no more a secret, looking back at the “ History Of Macaroni&Cheese – Comfort Food For All ” still reveals some interesting facts. Origin of the word: The etymology of the word is ..

Starting from the ancient days, the history of Caviar as food has developed to a great extent, making it an exclusive and expensive delicacy for the modern world people.  Caviar is a kind of fish eggs, mainly received from sturgeon fish. However, you get caviar from other fishes as ..

The Early History of Frozen Foods You might get surprised by knowing the fact that the history of frozen food has started from as early as 3000 B.C. This is the time when ancient Chinese people used to preserve food in ice cellars for using in cold winter days. The Roman history has ..

Sushi comes to Japan The history of Japanese Sushi starts from the time when this special Chinese delicacy got introduced to Japan in the 8th century.  Before that it was served in China from as early as 4th century BC. Sushi was then used as a preserved food prepared with ..

Bagel is basically a ring-shaped bread made out of yeasted wheat dough, which offers a chewy interior with a crisp exterior. The huge popularity of this bread really makes us wonder at times about the history of bagels as food . However, like almost all foods, opinions about the origin of the ..

Bananas are not really my favorite fruit but they sure are my husbands and I don’t think anyone knows better about the history of banana as food. Here are some interesting information I picked up on the history of banana from my husband.       Banana is supposed to have ..

How many of us actually know about the history of Easter eggs? These are beautifully decorated eggs which are used to celebrate Easter. Here is some information on their history and how they have become so popular. Several experts claim that these eggs are pagan symbols .  Jakob ..

A vodka in history has been as early as 17th century, when it was first brought to Russia by some merchants of Lithuania. Till that point of time, Russians were much fonder of mead and beer. You will get a clear picture on the journey of vodka till today, when you visit to the Vodka ..

The evolution of the coffee house is an interesting story and today, I will narrate to you how the coffee house was born. If today, someone asks you - how do you idealise a coffee house, you would most naturally start picturing a cozy place with comfy couches, which has the choicest espresso ..

The history of vodka is still a subject of debate amongst the Polish and the Russians, with both claiming its origin to their land. But all this hoopla surrounding its origin has not limited vodka to stay within the confines of these countries; rather it has been elevated to the rank of ..

  Are you a patron of sour cream? Do you love ladling your chilli bowl with a huge dollop of sour cream? Read on to know some interesting facts about sour cream and learn more about your favourite topping.                                ..

The refreshing goodness that fresh mint leaves add to any drink or any dish is distinct and almost unmatchable by any other herbs. While much of this freshness depends on the knowing the right technique of preserving them, a lot of it also depends on knowing how to tear mint leaves to prevent ..

Come October and its time for the Jack-o-lantern and the day of Halloween! When you are making your Jack –o- Lantern haven’t you wondered about the History of Pumpkin as food. Where this sweet vegetable was first found and who found it are just a few of the things that you will learn about  ..

The history of garlic is a story of multiple rejections and then acceptance. Yes, garlic has had a rough ride but eventually the story has a pleasing and aromatic ending! Garlic is now an integral part of world cuisine and is used extensively in various cuisines. But the ride wasn’t always ..

Mushrooms are unique and is a wonderful addition to your dishes. Their mild flavor and spongy texture always makes them a delight to munch on. If you do like mushrooms then you really need to know the interesting history of mushroom as food.         The word mushroom comes ..

Of course, we all love our ketchup on our fries but when dipping into this yummy red sauce, have you ever wondered about the history of ketchup as food. Did you know that the modern day Ketchup was once made from pickled fish and spices or that it was later on made with mushroom, ..

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!!! I simply had to have a slice of a yummy and filling pepperoni Pizza snd kept nagging my last Tuesday that I drove my hubby crazy. Strangely it was when I was helping myself to a pizza that I wondered about the history of pizza as food cos I really wanted to know who  ..

Who doesn’t love honey?? I, for one, have always loved honey and have always been curious about the wonderful history of honey as food . Here is some interesting info I have picked up:       It is believed that honey has been around for ages and even collection of honey ..

Some of the most expensive foods in the world make you wonder what makes them so expensive. From the rarity of the ingredients to the sophisticated treatment of them and stellar presentation, there are many criteria that these foods have to comply with before being adjudged worlds’ ..