Editorial ChefNuts and seeds are very similar in the culinary context yet they are significantly different when looked at them from a botanical point of view. Seeds are embryonic plants enclosed in self-contained protective outer coverings. …
A Quick Understanding of Spices and Their Culinary Uses
Spices can be described as fruits, seeds, roots, barks, buds, or other parts of a plant that are primarily used for flavoring, preserving food, and coloring. A Spice can be distinguished from a herb in that herbs are …
Fish as a Highly Nutritious Source of Food
Fish can be best described as an aquatic animal that is abundant in water bodies all over the world. These range from freshwater rivers, ponds, and lakes to vast saltwater oceans. Fish are generally cold-blooded …
4 Steps to Checking if Fish is Fresh or Not
Fish is one of those foods that do not keep for too long and proper care must be taken not just when preparing the fish but also when purchasing it. There are different ways to test …
Quick Understanding of Herbs and Their Culinary Uses
Herbs, in general, refer to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant. The herbs may be used either fresh or dried. These plants can be used for their aromatic or savory properties in …
Understanding Vegetables and Their Culinary Uses
Vegetables can be described as any part of a plant that is consumed by humans as food. This is especially true when consumed as part of a savory meal. Even though it is a loose …
The Definitive Overview of Fruits and Their Nutrition
Fruits are the seed-bearing parts of flowing plants. They are formed from the ovary after the flowers have been fertilized. They are a major part of man’s diet and form a huge part of the …
5 Steps on how to Grow Rosemary Herb in a Pot
Like many plants, anyone can grow Rosemary herb whether you live in an apartment or a home with a yard. The most common reason for growing Rosemary at home is that you can get an …
All the Passion Fruit to Reach for the Stars
Passion fruit is a sweet oval juicy fruit with numerous beady seeds. It has leathery skin and pulp that is usually eaten or juiced. The skin is usually green and turns yellow or dark purple …
Overview of Macadamia Nuts and Culinary Uses
Macadamia nuts are native to the East Coast rain forests of North Eastern, New South Wales, and central and southeastern Queensland Australia. Other areas where these edible nuts are known to grow in abundance include …