In the culinary world, dark-skinned foods (a.k.a. dark-colored foods, naturally black foods, or simply “black foods” ) stand out, not just for their captivating colors but for the myriad of health benefits they offer. These dark foods (not to be confused...
What are butter boards? Butter boards have emerged as a social gathering sensation, blending artistry and gastronomy. These elegant platters, a delightful evolution of charcuterie boards, showcase softened, spreadable butter adorned with an array of savory and sweet...
Truffles are a highly coveted delicacy renowned for their distinct fragrance and rich earthy taste. These elusive edible fungi are technically mycorrhizal spores. This means they are fruit bodies of fungi found ungerground that form a symbiotic relationship with the...
Collagen jelly drinks (a.k.a. collagen gel pouches) and collagen jelly sticks (a.k.a. collagen gel packets) have been carving out a solid niche in the health and wellness world and it’s no wonder why. These beverages and snacks offer a convenient and delicious...
Feel like something light but also want something on the sweet side? The fruit sando (フルーツ” or “furutsu sando”) is a great option. It is a Japanese fruit sandwich that is satisfying in its simplicity. It consists of fluffy shokupan (Japanese milk...
A tamago sando is the Japanese version of an egg salad sandwich. If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you are aware that Japanese people pride themselves on efficiency and perfection (or as close to it as humanly possible). This sandwich is a reflection of this...
What is truffle pizza? Truffle pizza is any type of pizza that is either topped or infused with truffles. These truffles are a type of fungi (like mushrooms, not chocolate) that grow underground and are prized for their unique flavor. They can be difficult to harvest...
What are mushroom chips? Mushroom chips (a.k.a. mushroom crisps) are a type of snack made from fresh mushrooms that are sliced and then dried. The drying process gives the mushrooms a crispy texture, similar to that of potato chips or crisps and can be eaten either...
raw moss fresh from the ocean What is sea moss? Sea moss (chondrus crispus) is a type of seaweed or algae that has existed in Earth’s oceans for 500 million years. They come in a range of colors (e.g. white, yellow, red, brown, purple and green) and their thin...
What are Cotton Candy grapes? Cotton Candy grapes are a unique breed of grapes that look like traditional plump green grapes, but are said taste like the classic cloud-like county fair snack. These grapes were first made by International Fruit Genetics (IFG) by...
What are Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage? Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage are meatless alternatives to pork and sausage created by Impossible Foods. Like the widely-available Impossible Burger, both of these plant-based “meats”...
Ube pancakes, a purple version of the traditional breakfast pancake, have gained mainstream attention thanks to the colorful rainbow food trends of the 2010s. While many different versions of pancakes have been embraced by many different countries in various forms...
