Mexico – The Birthplace of Vanilla The vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia Andrews)originated in Mexico and, for centuries, was the exclusive secret of the native Totonac Indians who were later conquered by the Aztecs. How is vanilla made? Vanilla extract is madeby soaking vanilla beans in a mi...
There are many different types of alcohol, but bourbon is uniquely American. But where did bourbon originate? This whiskey is made from corn.
The aroma has a whiskey-like barrel nuance, with a hint of sweetness and fullness with a hint of vanilla. It is a valuable sake that is difficult to obtain due to its limited distribution volume. ・We offer Narazuke, a food that was inherited from the upper class 1300 years ago. Nara...
When I was about four, my father built another house further up on the property, basically on stilts, since it was on a hill, and the old farmhouse (of which I have a couple vivid memories) was burned to the ground. The building of the new house was an enormous undertaking by my tw...
Tuesday, October 1: I came to Kyoto during the Lunar New Year in February 2011, when I was teaching English in South Korea. It was freezing cold when I was here then. On Tuesday the forecast was 90 degrees, so it was much less pleasant for me. Give me a cold day any day! But ...
A classic Spanish dessert isnatillas,or Spanish custard. The main ingredients for this creamy dessert are eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, and it is often topped with a rich biscuit. I like adding a bit of cornflour to thicken the custard, but some people prefer it runnier. ...
Fruit soup is believed to have originated inScandinaviaand is still a popular dessert in Sweden and Norway. Known locally as “Blandad Bruktsoppa”, literally meaning mixed fruit soup, it was originally made with dried fruits. This is because fresh ones were widely unavailable during Scandinavian...
1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup milk OR better yet, homemade kefir or whey 1/2 cup flour Blend all ingredients together in blender. So easy. Pour 1/4 cup onto hot greased griddle, spread around with the back of a spoon, or tilting the pan in a circular movement to spread the batter...
that vinyl is a petrochemical product. By way of self-reassurance I had assumed that it was a minority side-product, of limited environmental impact by itself. In the past I’ve been happy to cut ethically problematic products out of my life, includingtiger prawnsandvanilla, or drive an ele...
If you start with ancho chilies and cocoa nibs, and then add vanilla and cinnamon, sweet heat is born from this rye whiskey barrel brewed ale.Abraxas was Missouri's #1 maltas far back as 2014 according Business Insider and RateBeer, proving the Show-Me state remains serious about succulent ...