In a culinary sense, a nut is defined as any large, oily kernel found within a shell. It is a good source of important nutrients and energy. Generally, nuts have high oil content, proteins, vitamins,...
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The first thing that comes into mind when we hear the word "pepper" or "chili" is "hot and spicy" regardless if they are fresh or dried peppers. Peppers are a large group of fruit-bearing plants and...
Before we talk about dried strawberries, allow us to share this trivia: strawberry is NOT a berry. Botanically speaking, strawberry or Fragaria ananassa is an achene. It is a kind of modified...
Herbs vs. Spices We always hear the phrase “herbs and spices” like they are inseparable. Generally, culinary herbs are used to flavor and garnish food due to its aroma and savory...
Food dehydration is one of the ancient methods of saving food (and also saving money). Food drying involves exposing the food --- either fruit, vegetable, fish, or meat --- to heat. With advanced...
We have been discussing food dehydration as a method of choice for food preservation. This method is simple to be done at home using a reliable and efficient food dehydrator. You can check out some...