The traditional Japanese food : Sushi Most of us have been to a rolling sushi bar, and although a few years back it was considered a bit of an experimental food, sushi is now becoming much more popular in the Western world – was it Samantha in the first Sex and The City movie that […]
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Mushrooms- veggie or fungi? Although mushrooms aren’t made of meat, they aren’t necessarily a vegetable in the traditional sense either. Confused? Well, mushrooms are in fact in a category called “fungi”. This basically means that it doesn’t thrive off light like vegetables, but instead grows in dark, damp conditions and releases spores to ensure more […]
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The taste of miso Umami is a type of flavoring usually found in savory foods. Umami, associated with savory foods is also a Japanese word which means ‘pleasant savory taste’. A food often associated the umami flavor is miso, often used in many dishes particularly in Japanese cuisine. Miso is the thick seasoning paste used […]
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