Hello my little olives and welcome to the aromatic wonderland of olive oil, where sniffing isn’t just for allergies, it’s a sophisticated art form! Picture yourself in a room filled with tiny blue glasses, like a secret club for olfactory enthusiasts. Forget the usual suspects of lavender-scented candles; here, we’re decoding the fragrance of liquid gold—olive oil. It’s a journey where we go beyond the basic “smells good” and dive into the subtle world of olives, where fruity and grassy notes mingle like a Mediterranean garden party. So, grab your nose, dust off your sniffing skills, and let’s embark on an adventure where the nose knows, and olive oil is more than just a slick character in the kitchen—it’s a perfumed legend!
When it comes to the world of viticulture and winemaking, the quest for innovation and sustainability is unceasing. In recent years, a remarkable group of grape varieties has been making waves in the industry, drawing attention for their unique characteristics and environmental benefits. These varieties, known as Piwi grapes, are becoming increasingly popular among growers and wine enthusiasts alike. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating realm of Piwi grape varieties, exploring what makes them special and why they’re gaining traction.
In a world where fizzy drinks and sugary sodas dominate the beverage scene, a peculiar elixir has quietly gained a cult following: Kombucha. This effervescent and tangy drink, with its origins shrouded in mystery, has captivated the taste buds and piqued the curiosity of health-conscious individuals and flavor adventurers alike. Learn everything about kombucha now!
Sunny day, ocean coast, salt in the air, the smell of summer, and mussels! They are essential to cuisines around the world and prepared in various dishes and styles. But do you know how they are farmed? If they are healthy or fresh, old or young, and many more? Here you’ll find out everything you should know about mussels in our ultimate mussel guide!
If you’re into wine (as we are), you sure have met Mr. wine-sediment in your glass or bottle! This phenomenon is common, especially in older bottles or high acidity wines, but do not be alarmed! Wine sediment is nothing to worry about, it’s something to learn about! In our ultimate wine sediment guide we’ll try to answer all your questions and problems regarding this topic. What is wine sediment? How does it form? Is it safe to consume and many, many more! Find out now!
Master the basic sashimi cuts now! You only need to know a few simple cutting techniques used for most classic sashimi types. Almost everyone heard about sashimi, but the real beauty of it (as it often is with Japanese cuisine) lies in the techniques which are used for making great sashimi. Traditionally, the real sashimi master learns its skills for a few years, but we will try to give you a quick and easy to understand sashimi crash course! Now sharpen your sashimi knives, and let’s jump right into the great, big, frightening ocean of sashimi!
Today it’s all about getting the Japanese knives out (only for cooking purposes of course), we’ll learn everything you should know about the Santoku knife! It’s one of Japanese most used knives, you can find them literally all over the country, from home kitchen to professional Michelin star restaurants. What’s the fuzz about Japanese knives all about? Find out now!
Today it’s all about miso, how is miso made and many more! Hello my little Japanese cherry blossoms! If you love Japanese cuisine as much as we do, you sure stumbled upon miso, one of the most common cooking ingredient in Japan. Furthermore, if you analyze things as we do, you just want to know everything about miso there is on the web! That’s exactly where we enter your little miso story! Kon’nichiwa you lucky cherry trees!
You sure asked yourself how to cook like an Italian? You only need to know a few basic cooking principles which are applied across most restaurants (and kitchens) across Italy. One word that hits straight in the hearts of most Italians is “mantecatura” or the aberration “mantecare”. Today you’ll learn …
Now that we gathered around our cheese shrine, lets take out the Pecorino! Pecorino is a really old (traditional) cheese which originated in Italy (somewhere around Lazio). It’s as old as the Romans, and as you know, we need to always “do as the Romans do”, and believe us, they ate their Pecorino!