Say cheese! There are a ton of different cheeses out there, and many of them have unique toponyms, or names that are derived from the name of a place. In fact, many cheeses are officially designated by international cheese organizations—yes, that’s a thing—as so-called “protected cheeses,” meaning only a specific place can legally make a certain kind of cheese. Whether they are protected or not, many …
If you’ve ever been to a Japanese restaurant, particularly in the US, there are certain familiar items you’re expecting to see: miso soup, tongue-tingling wasabi, warm sake, plenty of rice, and equal amounts of fish and other carefully prepared bite-sized portions. But did you know that you don’t actually need fish (uncooked or otherwise) in order to call the dish you’re eating sushi? Those little …
For millions of Asian Americans and Asian peoples around the world, the Lunar New Year is a time to gather with family, start the year off right, and eat a lot of delicious food. Like, a lot. One of the biggest holidays in East Asia, the Lunar New Year will fall on February 10 in 2024. Because it’s based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, it’s …
Apples are a delicious snack that you can make tasty drinks from, such as apple juice and apple cider. But are these two apple drinks really all that different? In this article, we will explain the most common differences between apple cider and apple juice. apple juice vs. apple cider Apple juice is a drink made from the juice of pressed apples. In the United …
The holiday season is a time to give thanks, connect with loved ones, and think ahead to the future. For those who celebrate Kwanzaa, this festive season ends and the new year begins with a celebration of pan-African culture and history. Observers light candles, commemorate key principles and ideals, and spend time with friends and family from December 26 until January 1. Look no further …
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, but with so many wonderful holiday dishes, it could also earn the title “Festival of Food.” Around the world, Jewish communities celebrate the holiday with all kinds of delicious food. How well do you know the panoply of Hanukkah delicacies? Take our quiz to find out!
How well do you know your Thanksgiving food? If you gobble up every fact about Thanksgiving feasts that you come across, this is the quiz for you! Our quiz will let you know if you’ve digested a full stomach of Thanksgiving food knowledge or if you need to go back for seconds.
Say cheese! There are a ton of different cheeses out there, and many of them have unique toponyms, or names that are derived from the name of a place. In fact, many cheeses are officially designated by international cheese organizations—yes, that’s a thing—as so-called “protected cheeses,” meaning only a specific place can legally make a certain kind of cheese. How many of these cheese names will …
If you are a chocolate lover, you likely know that chocolate is somehow related to cocoa powder and cacao seeds. But what do the words cacao and cocoa really mean? Are they used to talk about the same things, or are they used differently? In this article, we’ll define what the words cacao and cocoa mean, explain the history of these two related words, and …
The world of pasta is filled with endless pastabilities thanks to a vast variety of shapes and sizes. Each noodle shape has a name that might seem random if you’re not caught up on your Italian, but with a little help on the translation, it will all start to make more sense. Think you know it all? We’ll go beyond spaghetti and penne and even serve …
If you’ve ever followed a tasty soup recipe, you probably reached a step where it asked to use a certain broth or a stock. Even if you are a soup specialist, you may have wondered if it is OK to use broth when a recipe calls for stock or vice versa. In this article, we will break down the technical differences between stock and broth. …
Break out the maple syrup, because we are about to dig into some tasty stacks of pancakes, flapjacks, and hotcakes. But do these three words all refer to the same thing, or are there subtle differences? And what about griddlecakes? In this article, we’ll serve up an explanation of how the words pancakes, flapjacks, hotcakes, and griddlecakes differ and how they overlap. A pancake is …