The earliest waffle irons are from the 14th century and were originated in countries like French and Belgium in western Europe. Those waffle irons were attached to tongs with wooden handles and to heat them they were held over an open flame, or set on a stove. In the 19th century, the design of waffle irons changed so…
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Pineapple
Pineapple is said to originate from the area between southern Brazil and Paraguay in South America. Christopher Columbus brought pineapples back to Europe after an expedition to South America. Because the fruit was rare in the United States, pineapple was served only on special occasions, so it became a symbol of hospitality. Nowadays people can get…
Strawberry parfait
Parfait originates from France and is a traditional French dessert. The oldest known recipe dates back to 1894. The word Parfait is a French word which means ´perfect´. In France parfait refers to a frozen dessert made from a base of sugar, syrup, egg and cream but the American parfait includes more ingredients such as…
Pralines
It’s believed the praline was created by Chef Clement Lassagne in the early 17th century, which was employed by master Maréchal du Plessis-Praslin. The candy got its name from Lassange´s master where the word praline is derived from the name Praslin. Chef Lassagne’s original praline combined almonds, not pecans, and a caramelized coating. French settlers brought the recipe…
Chocolate éclair
Chocolate éclair Éclair is an oblong pastry with whipped cream or custard filling. Not much is known about the origin of it, but it is known to have originated in France. The first known recipe for éclairs appears in the Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Mrs D.A Lincoln, published in 1884. Many food historians…
Appel Strudel
Appel Strudel Appel Strudel or Apfelstrudel is a typical and beloved Austrian dessert. Appel Strudel is believed to have originated during the Austro-Hungarian Empire that ruled around 1867-1918. Though it originates from Austria and aswell is their national dish this pastry is enjoyed by many countries across Europe. Traditionally it has a filling of grated…
Fudge
History of Fudge The most convinsing claim of fudge origins lies in a letter from 1886 written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in New York. Before that time the origin of fudge is unclear. In this letter Emelyn wrote that her schoolmate’s cousin had been trying to make carmel but the…
Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry
History of Tofu Tofu, also known as bean curd, comes from China and was first used over 2000 years ago. It is made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft, firm or extra firm white blocks. Tofu is low in calories but has large amounts of protein. Therefore it is…
How to bake the perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
The history of peanut butter cookies starts around 1903 when Dr. George Washington Carver developed more than 300 uses for peanuts. Around 1916 he made three recipes for peanut cookies with chopped peanuts as an ingredient. It was not until the early 1920´s that peanut butter was listed as an ingredient in the cookies. Since peanut butter cookies have…
Celebrate Applesauce Cake Day with this tasty recipe
The Applesauce Cake is a typical American cake cooked to celebrate the “Applesauce Cake Day”, on June, 6th. It’s a celebration of this delicious moist cake and all of the amazing flavors it combines. The best way to celebrate Applesauce Cake Day is to make your very own cake! Here’s the recipe, it’s fast and…
Try this tasty recipe for homemade Sushi
Sushi is the Japanese preparation and serving of cooked vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, meat, and even occasionally tropical fruits. It is often served with wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce, and you know what the best thing is? It tastes amazing and it’s easy to prepare! Ingredients 5 nori…
Craving Chinese food? Try this recipe for Jiaozi
Commonly eaten in China and other parts of East Asia, Jiaozi are a kind of Chinese dumpling. They are often eaten during the Chinese New Year and year-round in the northern provinces. They are also popular in Western countries. There are 3 types of Jiaozi, depending on how you decide to cook them: boiled dumplings,…
Check out this easy recipe for Croquettes
Crispy yet creamy, croquettes are popular worldwide, both as a fast food and as a delicacy. They are easy to make and you can create your own filling with mushrooms, vegetables, cheese, fish, ground meat… Here’s our favorite recipe! Ingredients 4 cups (1,3kg) mashed potatoes 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 egg,…
Pasta with Tuna, a dish that never fails to impress
Whether you’re cooking for a family supper or entertaining with friends, this tasty pasta recipe will never fail to impress. Here’s our favorite recipe for pasta with tuna! Ingredients 400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs 500g pasta bows 100g can tuna, drained 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/2…
Macarons, a sweet delight from France
Meet Macarons, a sweet meringue-based confection from France. They are like cloud cookie sandwiches, they taste incredibly good and they’re really easy to make. In France, the almond variety is called macaroon; it is typically small, light like meringue, with added coloring, sometimes flavoring, and often comprise two halves stuck together by a filling of e.g….
Craving something sweet? Try Sweet Potato Rice Pudding
This delicious creamy rice pudding recipe is a quick and easy to make: it’s the perfect recipe for the whole family to enjoy! Rice Pudding is a dish made from rice mixed with water or milk and other ingredients like cinnamon and raisins. Different variants are used for either dinners or desserts. When used as…
Panna Cotta, a taste of Italy
Panna Cotta (literally cooked cream in Italian), is an Italian dessert. It’s a creamy white tower-shape dessert drizzled with caramel sauce. It’s one of the most delicious dessert, and we can’t wait for you to try it! History Panna Cotta is often cited as a traditional dessert of the northern Italian region of Piedmont, but…
Discover Casa Amatller, a chocolate house with a lot of history
Barcelona Lovers, have you already visited Casa Amatller, one of the most famous houses in the city? Designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and built in 1900, Casa Amatller is a must-see! Amatller chocolate = more than 200-year history. At the age of 36, Antoni Amatllet came up with a dream: building a chocolate factory….
Want to eat healthy? Try this Raw Avocado Cake!
We recently discovered the recipe for a kind of cake we’d never heard of before: raw avocado cake, and guess what, we loved it, and today we decided to share this recipe with you. This cake is refreshing, sweet and sour and perfect dessert for those who want to eat healthy! Ingredients 3 avocados 2 bananas 150g…
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