Passion fruit is among the most beloved and popular exotic fruits in many American households When I was introduced to passion fruits for the first time, their unique purple and yellow colors and their fruity tartaric aroma were the main features that made me love them to this day. Most people, including me, are curious …
What Gives Passion Fruit Its Unique Taste and Smell? Read More »
Almond milk is considered a flavorful vegan substitute for dairy milk. It’s one of the most commonly used and inexpensive plant-based milk, right up there with soy milk. Due to its sweet taste, Almond milk is often used as a creamer for coffee rather than normal animal milk. Alternative to cow and goat’s milk, almond …
Exactly How Long Does Almond Milk Last? (Sealed and Opened) Read More »
If you are a food enthusiast or a culinary lover, you might surely have come across this buzz in the taste spectrum called the Umami flavor. You might also have heard people referring to some food taste as savory. But what exactly are these two tastes aside from the usual sweet, salty, bitter, and sour …
This topic might sound like one of those things you think people unnecessarily get bothered with until you dig deeper into some botanical and culinary classification of farm products. In this article, we clear this age-old dilemma so that next time you get into this debate, you go in with factual ammunition from a food …
Are Lemons and Limes Considered Fruits or Vegetables? Read More »
You might be one of the few people like me who always want to know how some fruits or foods taste and smell like before trying them out. Before I first tasted a dragon fruit (also known as Pitaya or Pitahaya), I used to see it on grocery shelves and wonder if a weird-looking pink …
We live in a world with so much information being brushed on our faces every day. This is a good thing because I also believe that people should be aware of the various alternatives they have away from what they are traditionally accustomed to. Speaking of alternatives, there has been a growing number of people …
What Does Almond Milk Taste Like? (Natural, Sweetened, Unsweetened, Expired) Read More »
Rice can be very scientific and interesting at the same time. It is widely used yet a good number of its users do not understand some few tricks under this little grain’s belt. My curiosity and interest in rice was sparked a long time ago, which even made me choose it as my research project …
How to Avoid Undercooking or Overcooking Rice (7 Rice Cooking Hacks) Read More »
A few days ago someone asked me my opinion about how safe it is to boil water in a nonstick pan. Her question went like this: Hi Dan, I like how you always take a scientific approach to explain things in a way that anyone; even those who hated sciences (me included) can easily follow. …
Can You Boil Water in Nonstick Pans? (Uncommon Myth Solved) Read More »
Most of us like convenience, and with that in mind, foods such as baby carrots were conceived by clever food processors to satisfy our needs. These little orange carrots can make a hell of a feast if you know how to play some magic with carrot recipes. However, just like any other processed food, baby …
Why do Baby Carrots Get Slimy and White? (Here is How to Fix Them) Read More »
It is not the first time I am writing about bananas; it won’t be the last time either. Why? Because bananas have a mammoth-sized history and they always seem to continue unleashing new surprises as we continue to explore and consume them. It is no wonder that when you search for the most sold item …
Surprising Banana Mysteries (They are Berries; they are Radioactive!) Read More »
