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4 Levels of Hot Chocolate: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels – amateur Stephen, home cook Daniel, and professional chef Saul Montiel from Cantina Rooftop – to make a rich cup of hot chocolate. Once each level of chef had presented their magnificent … Continue reading

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What Medieval Junk Food Was Like

What was medieval junk food like? If you’re picturing knights eating Big Macs and Twinkies, you’re not far off from the truth. Just substitute a meat pie for the Big Mac and a funnel cake for the Twinkies, and you’ll … Continue reading

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The Unbelievable History of Sunflowers

In this video, we look at the remarkable journey sunflowers have been on throughout their long history. […]

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Garlic: How Does it Grow? | The Kid Should See This

With a history of human use going backΒ 7,000 years, garlic is a culinary and medicinal mainstay in Asian, European, African, Latin American and North American cultures, and yet many don’t know a lot about this pungent plant. Get ready for … Continue reading

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It’s #nationalvegetarianweek so here is a round up of the best veggie spots in the NQ 🌿#manchester | nqmanchester

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The many flavors of garlic (and how to get them)

[…] Whether you love OR hate garlic, understanding how it works can help it work better for you. 𝗧𝗡𝗲 π˜€π—°π—Άπ—²π—»π˜π—Άπ—³π—Άπ—° π—»π—Άπ˜π˜π˜†-π—΄π—Ώπ—Άπ˜π˜π˜†: -Abe K, Hori Y, and Myoda T. (2020) Volatile compounds of fresh and processed garlic, Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine19: … Continue reading

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Where Did Cheese Really Come From?

Let’s talk Cheese History. Weird History is taking you on an epic food journey as we reveal the History of Cheese. We’re going from the very beginning and seeing where cheese began and what it is today. We’ll make stops … Continue reading

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The Unbelievable History of Strawberries

In this video, we take a look at the unbelievable story behind one of the world’s favorite fruits – The strawberry.

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Peanuts and Forgotten History

Peanuts are a billion dollar a year industry in the United States. From a South American herb to a product that 90% of Americans eat on a regular basis, the story of how peanuts have pleased palates throughout history deserves … Continue reading

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California Natural by Martha Stoumen Wines

California Natural offers a sensuous immersion into the world of natural winemaking pioneer, Martha Stoumen. The film illuminates this first generation winemaker’s ethos and values as she explores the shifting tides of climate change with creativity, expertise and joy. Learn … Continue reading

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