As the story goes, Alderton combined more than 20 different soda fountain syrups — some combination of popular flavors likecola, root beer,cherry, orgeat (almonds and rosewater),chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and sarsaparilla, among others. Then, along with carbonated water, he boosted the blen...
1662– Though Portuguese and Dutch traders have for decades been importing tea to Western Europe, it isKing Charles II’s marriage to the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza, that ultimately makes tea-drinking popular amongst the British aristocracy.“When Catherine married Charles, she was the...
I know I’ve said this before in Mother’s Day: A Ballet of Flavors, but watching Bonnie put this together is a unique experience, like watching a choreographer arrange a dance. This is described more eloquently in the blog. Bonnie, now I’m talking directly to you. You performed like ...
including Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau. Old Riga’s narrow streets and historic buildings tell the story of the city’s past, making it a living museum of urban development over the centuries. The Old Riga is home to several
On the menu tonight it’s Chicken Bengal, a warm and saucy stewed chicken featuring five distinct spices – coriander, cumin, cloves, ginger, and turmeric. But before any of those flavors are introduced, the chicken marinates in a yogurt and garlic bath in the fridge for a few hours. Aft...
Having the characteristics of dates, tamarinds have a gummy, sticky texture which tastes bold and commanding. There are no such subtle, subdued flavors or lingering aftertastes. Its tart flavor is similar to a sweet-and-sour candy. You can expect a puckering sensation of the same kind to ...
flavors. Traditionalists adoremiel de ulmo a platano, a frozen banana doused with rich Patagonian Ulmo honey, a childhood treat in Chile. Inmanjar blanco chocolate, a ribbon of Chilean dulce de leche winds through a base of white chocolate ice cream. The shop’s namesake flavor, rose, is...
What do you do if your significant other is not a fan of chocolate? Chocolate is not the only Valentine’s Day candy that will help you express your love.Jolly RancherJelly Heartsare small, chewy fruit gummies with flavors of cherry, strawberry, and watermelon. ...
it was as many as 1500 years ago, and back in those times, sour candy was used as a medicine in Japan. However, today it’s considered one of the most delicious treats for candy-lovers. As time went by, Japan introduced a number of sour candy flavors, including lemon, grape, and ev...
Next, we sampled a dish of sweetbreads, pear and liquorice. Perfectly cooked and tender, the main was simple but thoughtfully prepared. The liquorice was mild enough to please even those who do not usually like anise flavors. We also tasted the slow cooked salmon with black truffle crust. ...