It seems like everyone has a favorite brand when it comes to ube beans or taro. Are they really that different from each other? Is there a difference between them at all? Ube is also known as yam bean. It is native to Nigeria, while taro originated in China. Both are part of the Leguminosae …
You’ve probably heard of puff pastry before, but did you ever wonder why they call it that? Is it because it puffs up or does it taste good? Puff pastry is a type of French pastry that consists of layers of buttery dough wrapped around a filling. It’s often served warm with ice cream or …
Coriander also known as cilantro is a spice commonly found in Indian cuisine. While coriander seeds are often used in cooking, they also contain a compound called thymol, which has antibacterial properties. Coriander seeds are native to India and Pakistan. They are widely used in Indian dishes such as curry, dal, and pickles. The leaves …
You probably already know that collards are green leafy vegetables from the cabbage family. They’re also known as turnips greens or kale. But did you know they’re two completely different things? Collards are often confused with kale because both are members of the same family. Kale is a dark green leafy vegetable that has a …
Tortellini or ravioli? Which one should I eat? They both look similar, taste similar and they’re both pasta. But they’re not the same thing at all. In this article, we’ll explain the differences between tortellini and ravioli. Tons of people ask us this question every day. And we get it wrong too. So let’s clear …
You might have heard of licorice before, but did you know that anise is also known as fennel? Anise is a spice that comes from the seeds of the plant Foeniculum dulce. In addition to being delicious, anise has medicinal properties. Find out more about these two spices below. Anise is a spice native to …
