Flavor Investigator

07
Feb

Flavor Investigator: Green Tea

Green tea is the worlds most popular beverage and has a rich history that dates back over 4000 years. Green tea is a type of tea which comes from the […]

31
Jan

Flavor Investigator: Turmeric

According to the Campbell’s Culinary Trendscape of 2018 it is expected that earthy flavours will dominate the beverage sector. Campbell’s has observed that recently the top searches in the beverage […]

24
Jan

Flavor Investigator: Black Pepper

Seated at even the most basic of restaurants in the US and UK is an ionic pair- salt and black pepper.  Black peppercorns are the fruit of Piper nigrum, a […]

17
Jan

Flavor Investigator: Bay Leaf

Bay leaf is a popular culinary spice used in the west. You can find it in a pot of spaghetti boiling on the stove or in a herbaceous batch of […]

10
Jan

Flavor Investigator: Garlic

Humans have been fascinated with garlic for centuries.  This fascination likely stems from the belief that garlic possesses antimicrobial properties and health benefits. Historically garlic has been used to treat […]

03
Jan

Flavor Investigator: Champagne

There is no better way to ring in the New Year than with the bubbly sensation of Champagne. Champagne is a variety of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region […]

20
Dec

Flavor Investigator: Gingerbread

Gingerbread is a holiday favourite which fills the room with the vibrant fragrance of ginger, cinnamon and clove.  The term gingerbread comes from the Latin zingiber, meaning preserved ginger and […]

13
Dec

Flavor Investigator: Peppermint

Red and white candy canes fill the room with holiday spirit. Not only are they beautiful to look at but delicious to eat. Traditional candy canes come in the flavour […]

29
Nov

Flavor Investigator: Pistachio

Pistachios are a biblical nut and I am not basing this statement on their amazing flavour.  Pistachios are mentioned in the Old Testament in Genesis 43:11, “Then their father Israel […]

22
Nov

Flavor Investigator: Parsley

Parsley is a garnish for traditional restaurant chefs as it is used to add finishing touches to a dish. It adds a freshness and a brightness of colour however there […]

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