Collection of interesting and useful links.
The art of ripening a kaki
Kaki (persimmon) is a phenomenal fruit. It is extremely adstringent when unripe, but extremely sweet and pleasant when it is properly ripe. Its full sweetness is complemented with distinctive kaki notes and silky mouthfeel. Truly a taste that stays on your tastebuds for many minutes and in your head for hours. But ripening a kaki […]
Food absorption
The caloric value of food can be determined with a certain accuracy, as I have already explored. But does our body really use all the calories that we consume? For alcohol I have already answered the question but there are people claiming that we do not always get the full caloric value. That definitely needs […]
Asterix’s magic potion
OVERVIEW The one thing that everybody connects with Asterix is his famous magic potion. The one that gives him superhuman strength, speed and endurance. And who would not like something like that? Sure enough, there are a lot of Asterix’s magic potion recipes to be found. One is in the unofficial cookbook of Asterix. Actually […]
Sesame seed snack bar
Sesame seed bars are awsome. They provide a quick boost of energy and are super easy to make.
Blood Iron booster food recipes
Some delicious recipes for boosting your blood iron. Easy to prepare and simply delicious!
Mint pastilles
I love mint and I already had some fun making hard candy. It was delicious, full of taste and it looked great. However, adding mint, menthol or other volatile substance into hard candy is difficult. It evaporates quickly or, worse, degrades to unpleasant smell or taste. You can sometimes use it, but the results might […]
Dairy free chocolate liqueur
I love chocolate liqueurs. But most of them involve milk, which is not an option if you are lactose intolerant. Or vegan. So I searched the net for the best chocolate recipes without milk. The best ones are below, together with my own creation. You would be surprised at what excellent, but limited, options are […]