French cuisine is a style of cooking derived from the nation of France. It evolved through centuries of social and political change. It has been influenced throughout the centuries by the many surrounding cultures of Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium, in addition to its own food traditions on the long western coastlines of the … Read more
Italian cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine consisting of the ingredients, recipes and cooking techniques developed across the Italian Peninsula since antiquity, and later spread around the world together with waves of Italian diaspora. Italian cuisine has a great variety of different ingredients which are commonly used, ranging from fruits, vegetables, grains, cheeses, meats and fish. … Read more
Roux is a smooth paste, made from flour fried in fat. It is added to sauces, soups or gravy to make them thick, smooth and rich. Roux is typically made from equal parts of flour and fat by weight. The flour is added to the melted fat or oil on the stove top, blended until … Read more
Dunkin’ Donuts, often abbreviated as DD and officially known as simply Dunkin’, is an an American multinational coffee and doughnut company, as well as a quick service restaurant. It is the world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers each and every day. There are 50+ varieties of donuts, but … Read more
Michelin star is the ultimate hallmark of culinary excellence. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants judged to be of a particularly high standard. Eateries that make the grade can be awarded one, two, or three stars, and the accolade is much-coveted by chefs around the world. The star system was first introduced in 1926, with … Read more
Ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to turn cheese making into a fine art. Larger Roman houses even had a special kitchen, called a careale, just for making cheese. There are more than 2000 varieties of cheese available worldwide, mozzarella is the favorite around the globe, and the most consumed. Garlic was one of … Read more
Gelato – which translates to “frozen” from Italian – is a frozen dessert of Italian origin. Artisanal gelato in Italy generally contains 6-10% butterfat, which is lower than other styles of frozen dessert. Gelato typically contains 70% less air and more flavoring than other kinds of frozen desserts, giving it a density and richness that … Read more
Black pudding is a distinct regional type of blood sausage originating in Great Britain and Ireland. It is made from pork or beef blood, with pork fat or beef suet, and a cereal, usually oatmeal, oat groats or barley groats. The high proportion of cereal, similar to the Swedish blodpudding, along with the use of … Read more
Venison is the meat from any kind of deer – originally, the term referred to any kind of edible game. The word “Venison” comes from Latin venatus, meaning “to hunt”. This word entered the English language through Norman in the 11th century, following the Norman conquest of England and the establishment of Royal Forests. This … Read more