What’s the difference between white and black pepper? It is when they’re picked and processed. White pepper are from berries that are picked at a peak ripeness, soaked in water, and then had the outer layer removed. Black pepper are from unripe berries that are then dried, causing the skin to blacken. Pepper from Sarawak …
Robert Whittaker is a MMA (Mixed-Martial Artist from New Zealand. He is a champion of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) for his category. So why did a champion fighter decided to manufacture chocolates? The answer is simple. Because he didn’t. Whittaker chocolates was founded by James Whittaker back in 1913, also in New Zealand. Whittaker …
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What is the colour between while and black? Green. Yes, in the world of tea, white tea are unprocessed tea that is picked while the leaf is more like bud. Green tea is unprocessed tea leaf. And following on, black tea is processed or fermented tea leaf. Most green tea are produced in China or …
Another unhealthy obsession with milk. This time, from Italy. Italy is famous for many food, including pasta, pizza, wine, but this is my first time having Italian milk outside of Italy. Saying that, the Italian word for milk (latte) has taken the world by storm. In fact, it’s even replace the French word for milk. …
Ravioli are normally square. But is a rounded ravioli also a ravioli? Apparently, yes. It can be of any shape, including semi-circular. But then there’s a difference between a ravioli and the similar looking agnolotti. So what’s the difference? Not in the shape, but how it is made. The ravioli is made from two pieces …
The peach tree is actually native to China. It was brought over to Europe via Persia, or modern day Iran. Interestingly, peach and nectarines are from the same species. And in 2018, China produces 62% of the world total peaches and nectarines. That’s all for your botanical lesson today. Back to the food tasting lesson. …
If Willy Wonka saw this box of chocolate biscuits, he may be impressed. It’s a really big tin. What you see is only one layer. There are two! What does it taste like? Well, you need to specify which one because there are so many of them. Personally, I prefer the shortcake dipped in chocolate …
I reviewed drinks from this brand a while back here. While the drink itself was nothing to shout about, the experience of drinking milk from a baby bottle was quiet unique. I was very excited when I found this in Singapore. What more, it came in a girl and boy bottles! So, from an experience …
Kopi Luwak or Civet Cat Coffee or Cat Poop Coffee is the most expensive coffee in the world. One cup can fetch up to US$35 – 80. Is it worth that much? I won’t know because I certainly won’t spend so much money on coffee, even if it’s made of gold. Actually, gold coffee is …
What is the most common objects that you find in butter biscuit tins? Sewing materials, of course! Which is why at YBC, they put it in paper boxes, not cylindrical metal tins to prevent grandmothers from putting in sewing materials and creating that great disappointment when you’re yearning for butter biscuits. Question is whether you …
