Ambrosia, cheese of the gods?
In the ancient Greek myths ambrosia is alleged to be the food or drink of the ancient Greek gods, often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed… Read More »Ambrosia, cheese of the gods?
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How Buffalo Mozzarella Got it’s Name
If you thought all dairy-based cheese is made using milk stolen from cow, you would be mistaken. Some of comes from water buffaloes for products… Read More »How Buffalo Mozzarella Got it’s Name
Traditional Cyprus Halloumi in Australia
It’s a white, semi-hard cheese made from goat’s and sheep’s milk, although nowadays cow’s milk is also used. Halloumi is called squeaky cheese due to… Read More »Traditional Cyprus Halloumi in Australia
History of Hazel Nut Spread
The sweet history of Chocolate and Hazelnuts, like many inventions, “the spread” came out of necessity. In fact, many popular hazelnut products were invented as… Read More »History of Hazel Nut Spread
How Van Houten Invented Hot Cocoa
Coenraad Johannes van Houten (1801–1887) was a Dutch chemist and chocolate maker known for the treatment of cocoa mass to remove the bitter taste and… Read More »How Van Houten Invented Hot Cocoa
Gnocchi, Italian Dumplings
Make no mistake, gnocchi is no newcomer to the food scene. It’s a food that is said to have been present 9,000 years before the… Read More »Gnocchi, Italian Dumplings
Best Caviar: A Basic Guide
Caviar is a food made up of the family Acipenseridae salt-cured roe and is known as a delicacy and eaten as a garnish or as… Read More »Best Caviar: A Basic Guide
Australia’s Culinary Contribution: Fairy Bread
It has been called Australia’s answer to Willy Wonka’s chocolate – sliced bread, typically cut into four triangles, buttered and sprinkled with frosty sprinkles. The… Read More »Australia’s Culinary Contribution: Fairy Bread
Did the French Invent the Croissant?
The instantly recognisable pastry that can be found around the world and in sweet or savoury form. Whether twice-baked, doused in simple syrup, chocolate, or… Read More »Did the French Invent the Croissant?
History of the Calzone
Popular world-wide, with many regional variations, Calzones are usually baked, although some versions are deep-fried, more on that later. The Calzone is a beloved ‘pocket… Read More »History of the Calzone