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These days, there are foodfestivals everywhere. If you are a true foodie like me, you certaintly have to go to these 14 most popular food festivals over the world. 1. Wildfoods Festival (Hokitika, New Zealand) 2. Annual Golden Spurtle (Cairngorms, Scotland) 3. The Onion Market (Bern, Switzerland) 4.  Watercress Festival (Hampshire, England) 5. Salon deContinue reading “worlds best food festivals”

Many people think that diet a medicine is . Many nutrients in food promote health and protect your body from disease. Your body only needs small amounts of vitamins and minerals, they’re vital for your health. The protein and fat in whole, nutritious foods play various critical roles in your body. Following a healthy dietContinue reading “The power of food”

 There are now millions of people who spend more time watching food being cooked on television than they spend actually cooking it themselves. watching someone else cook is a lot easier than actually cooking. Better still, watching gives you a vague feeling of participation that suffices for the real activity. You don’t even need to getContinue reading “The paradox of cooking shows”

this article is about how cooking made us human. ‘The cooking hypthesis’ proposes that our brain became significantly larger than our ancestor’s because of cooking with fire. This change occurred with Homo erectus because they were the first to learn how to tame and cook with fire. There were changes in anatomy, physiology, ecology, lifeContinue reading “The cooking hypothesis”

To provide energy To repair body tissues To build new cells and tissues To regulate body processes To protect against diseases

It is that time of the year again. Christmas is coming all over the world. Every country has its own dishes that contribute to this wonderful spirit, so we picked our favorite top 10 to help you decide where to go this Christmas! 1. Panettone An Italian type of sweet bread made with raisins, citron,Continue reading “10 Christmas Food Traditions In Europe”

An authentic pancake recipe to make the best pancakes ever. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a wellContinue reading “The Best Pancake Recipe”

Bird’s saliva is actually an expensive delicacy. Your food is allowed to contain trace of insects. Fruit & vegetables are less nutritious than they used to be. Pre-packaged salads and greens may not be clean. Chewing coffe beans can help eliminate bad breath. Chocolate is as healthy as fruit. Chocolate supplies may run out.