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
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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
How Tiny Cakes Became Macaroons
It has been said, that macarons are perhaps the most famous and treasured French desserts. A meringue-based sweet comes in many tastes and delightful colors, often pastels, from… Read More »How Tiny Cakes Became Macaroons
The History of Tiramisu
Tiramisu is maybe the most famous cake in the world that you can find in the restaurants all over Europe and America. Different Italian regions… Read More »The History of Tiramisu