Interesting facts about ramen

Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. A wide variety of ramen exists in Japan, with geographical and vendor-specific differences even in varieties that share the same name. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, … Read more

Interesting facts about poutine

Poutine is a dish of french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. While poutine is now available at fine restaurants and fast-food chains alike, it was completely unknown in the mid-20th century. The combination of fresh-cut fries, cheese curds and gravy first appeared in rural Quebec snack bars in the late 1950s. … Read more

Interesting facts about s’mores

A s’more is a campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada, consisting of one or more toasted marshmallows and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. Marshmallows are roasted over the fire until they’re gooey. Then graham crackers with pieces of a chocolate candy bar are used to sandwich … Read more

Interesting facts about Baileys

Baileys is an Irish cream liqueur. It is made by Diageo at Nangor Road, in Dublin, Ireland and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland. Owned by Gilbeys of Ireland, the trademark is currently owned by Diageo. Baileys is produced with a combination of neutral alcohol, triple distilled Irish whiskey, and cream, which is supplied by small, local … Read more

Interesting facts about oats

Oats are domesticated cereal grass grown primarily for its edible starchy grains. They are annual plants and often reach 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height. The long leaves have rounded sheaths at the base and a membranous ligule (small appendage where the leaf joins the stem). The flowering and fruiting structure, or inflorescence, of the … Read more

Interesting facts about Jägermeister

Jägermeister is a popular German herbal liqueur. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular herbal liqueurs in pubs, nightclubs, restaurants and homes across the world. Jägermeister is made with 56 herbs and spices and has an alcohol by volume of 35% (61 degrees proof, or US 70 proof). It’s ingredients include citrus peel, licorice, … Read more

Interesting facts about falafel

Falafel is a staple Middle Eastern dish and a popular street food around the world. It consists of fried spiced balls or patties of ground chickpeas or fava beans (or a mixture of both) stuffed into a pita or wrapped in laffa bread with hot sauce, tahini sauce, and generally some saladlike combination of tomato, … Read more

Interesting facts about hummus

Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The chickpea is an annual legume. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. It is one … Read more