Flavors of Japan
FLAVORS OF JAPAN “Itadakimasu”, said before each meal, with both hands put together in front of the face, means “I humbly receive”. This not only shows gratitude but is a […]
Flavors of Portugal
FLAVORS OF PORTUGAL With the oldest borders in the world and known as the doorway to Europe, Portugal has a culture shaped by a rich history. Having been the […]
Flavors of Jamaica
FLAVORS OF JAMAICA The land of color, culture, Rastafarianism, and Reggae music. Jamaica is an Island nation Situated in the Caribbean sea. When one thinks of Jamaica, red, black, green, […]
What´s the difference between taste and flavor?
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TASTE & FLAVOR What is the difference? Taste is limited to what you experience on the tongue, while flavor takes advantage of taste in combination with aroma. […]
Flavors of India
FLAVORS OF INDIA Throughout the ages, Indian cuisine has grown to tremendous heights, carving an influence so powerful it defines dishes of many nations. Nations like The middle east, Africa, […]
Angostura Caribbean Rum 1919
FLAVORS OF ANGOSTURA RUM 1919 The legend goes: In 1932 after a fire destroyed the government rum bond, Fernandes Distilleries master blender, JB Fernandes bought the charred casks, only […]
Veganism: The “trend” that is here to stay
VEGANISM : THE MOVEMENT “But it must be a trend, it’s everywhere”! That’s what you must be thinking, and it’s true, there’s nothing wrong with that statement. It is trending, […]
The (very brief) dark history of Chocolate
THE DARK HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE Named Theobroma Cacao Linnaeus by Swedish botanist Carl Von Linne We don’t really know when it was discovered, but that mans’ love for cacao began […]
The taste of smelling…how the nose detects flavor
THE TASTE OF SMELLING HOW THE NOSE DETECTS FLAVOR Ever heard the saying, “You eat with your eyes first”? To a point, I tend to agree but to a higher […]
Umami – everybody’s favorite taste sensation
UMAMI EVERYBODYS´ FAVORITE TASTE SENSATION You know that feeling when you think you’ve created the perfect dish, all the seasoning (according to you) is in perfect harmony but when […]
