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You wouldn’t think it to look at them, but your salt and pepper shakers have caused a lot of problems over the years. Underneath that innocuous ceramic bulb lies a history of kingdoms torn apart, newly discovered worlds and powerful trade dynasties. The story of spices fills many a book, […]
One of the best ways to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon is to fire up the old grill and toss some of your favourite foods on the barbie! Nothing like the beautiful flavours of outdoor cooking. Do you love to grill just like us? Well, we are not the first. […]
Today, the Vikings are celebrated as a proud, warlike folk, well known for their mythology and elaborate funerals. The Viking diet, however, is a mystery to most people. What did these warriors eat to survive in such a forbidding landscape? As it turns out, their food was healthy, fresh, and […]
For some people, the weekend just isn’t complete without brunch. It is the ultimate comfort and leisure meal of the week. The brunch, a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch is the favourite time of the week for most people. A time to relax, take it slow and gorge on some […]
Meat, in general is quite beloved among people. Most meat lovers eat kilos of meat every year. That’s a lot of muscle, and it’s laden with meaning—in terms of human evolution, social habits and modern marketing. Men, on average, consume more meat than women. Paul Rozin, a University of Pennsylvania […]
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history’s most famous and decorated conquerors. His name oozes power, ambition, military brilliance and ruthless aggression against one’s enemies. Napoleon has become a worldwide cultural icon who symbolises military genius and political power. Martin van Creveld described him as “the most competent human being who […]
It is one of the most ubiquitous and beloved riddle-jokes of the world. The most common answer, or more importantly, the punchline is: “To get to the other side.” It is a great example of anti-humour, in that the curious setup of the joke leads the listener to expect a […]
Tucking into a new feast of Masterchef Australia , now in its 8th season , not only leaves us viewers, with contestants with compelling back stories, but also the CRAVING for the exceptional food they make! For all foodies around the world, this amazing show of culinary excellence, dexterity and […]
There are a few better pleasures than a lazy Sunday afternoon outdoor cookout. Few can resist the temptation of that moment when the intoxicating scent of a fired up grill permeates the neighbourhood. Grilling is usually a lip-smacking combination of taste, health, and fun, but it can be a bit […]
Traditionally fish has been described as “brain food” – a claim that was dismissed as an ‘old wives tale’ for many years but recent research into the links between fish and brain function suggest that this old wives’ tale may have more than a small grain of truth behind it. […]
Did eating meat allow humans expand all over the world? Things are never that simple. But in some ways, the answer might be yes. A new study links meat-eating to shorter periods of nursing in humans relative to other apes. By weaning kids off breast milk quickly, women could bear […]
The Muslims from Western Asia brought their rich artistic and gastronomic culture to India. This influence lasted for more than 400 years and is now an integral part of the fabric of the Indian culinary culture. The two colliding cultures resulted in a magnificent cuisine called the Mughlai Cuisine. The […]