Food & Drinks

In Europe, food and wine are eaten together to enhance each other’s flavors. But in Asia, spirits are often made with grain-based ingredients and are not usually paired with complete meals but rather, appetizers and even street foods. Although wine and Chinese dishes are worlds apart in geography and history, they make a surprisingly tasty combination! Generally, choices for wine …

Ginger beer is a sweetened beverage made from fermented ginger. Usually, the beverage comes in carbonated and non-carbonated versions as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Ginger beer is characterized for its sweet, tangy taste and strong flavor. Different regions create their own versions of ginger beer but in the Caribbean, Jamaican ginger beer is the most popular. Unlike commercial …

Casein protein is the component of animal milk proteins. It’s roughly 80% of the total protein content of milk. Casein protein is prized for its weight loss benefits because it’s slow burning. Casein protein is also insoluble at lower pH. When exposed to stomach acids, it starts coagulating that triggers a slow, sustained rise of plasma amino acids. This is …

Apricots are a type of stone fruit that belongs to the rose family. The fruit is known for its vivid, deep yellow to orange color, juicy flesh, and nutrient content. Apart from being an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins, apricots also enhance the eyesight and improve skin tone. Whether eaten fresh or dried, apricots are packed with all the …

Lamb meat is not only juicier than beef, it is less fatty and tender too! One of the best ways to enjoy lamb is to turn it into lamb burgers. In today’s post, we are giving you 3 lamb burger recipes to surprise the whole family with: 1. Classic Lamb Burger You will need: 2 lbs. lean ground lamb 1 …

Swearing off baking because your cookies always come out hard as rocks? Don’t let disappointing results get you down. We’re here to take your baking skills to a new level. Below are simple tips that will turn your batch of homemade cookies soft, chewy and delicious: Checking the Baking Time Because cookies are much smaller than other baked goods, you …

Paneer is a type of unsalted white cheese commonly used in Indian dishes. This product is made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice. Unlike other types of white cheese, paneer does not melt when heated. It has a crumbly, moist texture and a mild, milky flavor. Because this cheese is vegetarian-friendly, it suits meat-free dishes as well as curries. …

By definition, a dumpling is a type of dish comprised of seasoned savory or sweet filling enveloped by dough. Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes. Variations of dumplings exist in most cultures. In Italy, dumplings are known as ravioli or tortellini. In Japan, it is known as gyoza and kubbeh in Iraq. Simply put, dumplings are one of the …

Each year, travel site TripAdvisor rounds up the best cities in the US that offer the best-tasting pizzas. TripAdvisor bases its ranking by reviewing millions of recommendations and reviews from travelers around the world. Each pizza restaurant is ranked according to: the number of positive reviews, the quality of the pizza, the ratio of pizza restaurant and the reviews compared …

Going on a diet doesn’t have to mean eating tasteless dishes! If you’re on Paleo diet and you are out of ideas what dishes to whip up, consider these fast, simple and scrumptious recipes: Classic Guacamole You will need: 3 avocados, halved and pitted 1 lime, juiced 1 small shallot, minced Kosher salt Ground pepper Aleppo peppers Instruction: In a …