Carrots around the world – a symbol of tradition

Carrots around the world – a symbol of tradition

Carrots are an integral part of culinary practices all around the world and have been for centuries. They are believed to have originated in Central Asia and the popular vegetable has found its way into traditional dishes in various parts of the world. In Asia, the...
5 methods to preserve the flavour of onions

5 methods to preserve the flavour of onions

Onions are an essential ingredient in many recipes, but proper storage is important to safeguard their taste and freshness. The general advice, and the most fundamental rule of storing onions is to keep them in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. But...
Onions used for dyeing: did you know it was possible?

Onions used for dyeing: did you know it was possible?

When it comes to dyeing fabrics, did you know that you can use vegetables and plants as a source of colour? In recent years, people’s concerns about the environment have grown, and a lot of people have found that replacing synthetic dyes with natural ones is a good...
Everything you need to know about crudités

Everything you need to know about crudités

The word crudité is a variation of “raw” in French. The name suits this dish incredibly well as it consists of raw vegetables and dips. There are several different ways to put together a crudité platter, from simple ways (a mix of 3 or 4 different vegetables) to more...
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