Do you really know the origins of your food? Dubai: French fries and falafel — neither has anything to do with either France or the Arab world.
The potato dish is originally from Belgium while the lentil patty can be traced to India and Pharaonic Egypt. Makes you wonder — do you really know your food? This question led us to trace the origins of 16 popular foods found in the UAE. What we discovered was surprising and definitely offered a glimpse of how different cultures have influenced each other. While jalebis, a fried sweet soaked in sugar syrup, is ubiquitous to northern India — it is also consumed in Iran and known as zaalebi. Food is a maze of global cultural migration and each of us is a piece of that puzzle — together it is our collective consumable history. And one thing is for sure ... curry is not a British invention, as some would like to believe but traces its roots to ancient Iraq.
Shawarma Doner kebabs, a Turkish word that literally means "turning roast", originated from Turkey. Main source: www.divandonner.co.uk Pie. Cinnamon Toast Rolls. The USDA released its new food pyramid the other day (which is actually a plate now instead of a pyramid), and I am sorely disappointed to report that cinnamon rolls did not appear anywhere on that plate.
I think by now most of us know what should be on our dinner plate in terms of healthy, well-rounded nutrient-laden meals, but it is my considered opinion that our breakfast plate should include cinnamon rolls now and then. And not just any cinnamon roll, mind you, but how ‘bout a homemade cinnamon roll hybrid that is a cross between a cinnamon roll and cinnamon toast, is super easy to make and gosh darn delicious. In honor of their ancestry, I call these little gems cinnamon toast rolls, and here’s all you need to make them… Yep. That’s it… some soft white bread, some butter and some cinnamon sugar. Trim the crusts off of the bread Roll the bread really flat Brush both sides of the bread with butter Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cinnamon Toast Rolls Click here for a printable recipe. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Cups. Lunch Sandwich Round-Up.
The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet. The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01. Apricots The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. 02. The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. 03. The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. 04. The Power: Stop aging, live longer and keep your mind sharp with blueberries. 05. Recipes, Menus & Cooking Ideas from Epicurious.
Beer and Food Pairings at Epicurious. F or centuries, if you asked a restaurant server in any mid-range to upscale American eatery what drink to pair with a certain dish, he'd bring over the sommelier and a wine bottle negotiation would ensue.
But in the last five years, there's been a paradigm shift: Beer has made it onto the menu as more than an afterthought. Beverage directors, chefs, and even wine lovers have learned that beer has an amazing capacity to pair with all kinds of foods. As a result, beer sommeliers have popped up in cities across the country, especially Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Portland, Oregon. Beer-and-food tasting events have multiplied exponentially—the monthly lists at beerfestivals.org are enormous. Nowadays, asking for a beer no longer means you're simply afraid of wine (or the type of person who wears face paint to football games).
Beer may actually be more food-friendly than wine is. Food and beer pairing issues: Complementary or contrasting flavors? Comparing beer to wine. My Fridge Food - Recipes you already have in your Fridge. Garlic Baked Potato. Onion Potatoes.