Despite its origins in China, ginger has become a spice enjoyed across the world in a variety of cuisines. It is a spice rich in history and well known for […]
“Everyone eats and drinks, but few appreciate taste.” Confucius (551-479 BC) Confucius may have been right about everyone’s eating and drinking habits. However, I believe it is fair to say […]
This week’s flavour investigator will be a little different as we will not be investigating an ingredient but instead a taste which has become iconic enough to be considered its […]
A cherry on top a hot fudge sundae begins your treat with a burst of tartness, sweetness and fruitiness. This fruit is the perfect combination of sweet and sour even […]
There is no better food than a coconut to give visions of the tropics upon first bite. Coconuts have an overall profile of fruity, milky, sweet with slight notes of […]
There appears to be a great divide in the world. A line in the sand between the passionate lovers and haters of the vibrantly coloured, root vegetable- beets. Beets are […]
If one were to ask you to name the first “tropical” fruit that comes to mind I would bet that mangoes would likely be the answer. Mangoes are one of […]
During our flavour investigator series we have failed to explore the realm of vegetables. One that manages to sneak its way into multiple dishes but remain forgotten is the humble […]
Despite the vast amount of flavours seen in the western supermarket, one that seldom comes up is the floral flavour of rose. Instead, it is primarily seen in Middle Eastern […]
During the winter months there is nothing better than consuming the warm and sweet spice, cinnamon. Cinnamon has had a long and interesting history with humans as it can be […]
