As some of you might now, I’ve worked in the tea industry for some years. Recently, I was approached by an amazing online community/platform called skillshare. If you don’t know it, I strongly suggest you check it out. This is a amazing learning community, where you learn about different skills (like photography, marketing, calligraphy… you…
Category: Food Facts
El dia de la Candelaria – Feb 2
Last Sunday night, while most were enjoying nachos and chicken wings, we were partaking in a different type of celebration, one that involved tamales and hot chocolate… ‘El día de la Candelaria.’ It all starts on January 6th with la Rosca de Reyes (a sweet oval shaped bread flavored with orange blossom, and typically decorated…
Wine pairing and molecules
I recently stumbled upon a very interesting article in the September 2012 issue of Food & Wine magazine. As a scientist, I’ve always been interested in what molecules make up flavor and how we perceive them. The article Getting pairing down to a science touches on this subject by reviewing François Chartier’s {one of Quebec’s best sommeliers} “new”…
Hummus
Featuring a simple mezze dish to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan! Although widely popular, many tend to buy this spread instead of making it at home, which is really sad because the taste of home-made hummus is far superior than the store-bought kind! Additionally, it’s very easy to make and healthier since you can control…
Dates
Recently, a friend of mine was kind enough to gift me delicious Saudi Arabian dates. Many of my friends speak wonders about this fruit, but I was never too thrilled about them until I tried these ones! Their subtle honey flavor {not at all overtly sweet like medjool kind} and slightly crunchy top were divine….
Antioxidants
Hello! Hope you are doing well! I wanted to make a quick post about a word that I commonly encounter when discussing the properties of food products: Antioxidants. This word is normally associated with positive health benefits, but why? Here is a brief and simple explanation about what they are… Antioxidants are molecules capable of…
Spices & Herbs
I cannot stress how utterly important it is to have a good selection of spices and herbs in your pantry. Spices make the difference between bland and grand cuisine. They provide aroma, flavor, and color to any dish. Spices contain volatile oils responsible for their aromas. As spices come in contact with heat they suffuse…
Kitchen Nani 