Since 1600, the British East India Company held a monopoly over the importation of goods from outside Europe. It is probable that sailors aboard these ships brought home tea as gifts. The first reference to tea is in an advertisement in the London newspaper Mercurius Politicus from September 1658. The advertisement announced that the ‘China […]
Food and Drink
Can Dogs Eat Beans?
Ensuring your pets a correct diet means in the short term guaranteeing their health, the brightness of the coat, and the health of the teeth, while in the long term extending their life.
How to cook red currant jelly
Jelly is loved by everyone, regardless of age category, and gender. Children and adults enjoy delicious homemade delicacies. Of course, you can buy ready-made gelatin powder, pour water and send it to the fridge. But to make it yourself from red currants or other berries, you need to make an effort. Let’s take a look […]
What is the National Food Crime Unit?
It is an organization that fights against fraud and any other criminal activity that could involve food fraud. It is an offshoot of the FSA (Food Standards Agency), which is part of the Department of Health. The FSA is responsible for regulating the manufacture of food. It also administers the food labels that inform consumers […]
What do squids eat? Everything about their diet
Squids are carnivorous creatures that feed on small fish, crabs, shrimp, and other smaller squids, although they only resort to the latter possibility when food supplies are dwindling. The smallest specimens of squid feed mainly on krill and plankton.
Green tea cake squares with ricotta cream
How good are the squares of green tea cake with ricotta cream! Try them to amaze your guests. The squares of green tea cake with ricotta cream are a truly delicious dessert, which can be served at the end of a meal or even for a rich breakfast.
How to store zucchini
Zucchini is one of the healthiest foods in our diet. Typical of the summer, they are widely used in our most famous recipes, also thanks to the excellent organoleptic qualities.
7 tips for choosing the wedding cake
Everyone loves the wedding cake, even after a long lunch, a sweet corner always remains. And each guest awaits with curiosity the moment of the presentation of the dessert because the wedding cake is always a surprise. There are endless combinations that can be chosen: shape, taste, decoration … The cutting of the cake is […]
Red chilli : properties, benefits, use and contraindications
The chilies are part of the family Solanaceae, specifically the genus Capsicum of which includes peppers, aromatic plant very popular in Italy, especially in the south, imported after the Discovery of America along with tomatoes, potatoes, and tobacco.
How to store cheese
Have you ever wondered how to store a nice piece of cheese after you cut it? What if we told you that they should never be kept warm, but only in humid environments? Be careful and try to put our advice into practice: so you can ensure a long shelf life of your favorite dairy […]