Ginger is a must-have ingredient in every kitchen. It is a very versatile ingredient used to enhance the flavour of many dishes, such as soups, salads, drinks, and beverages. Ginger also has a medicinal function as it is loaded with antioxidants. In this article, we will talk about ginger and its many uses ..read more

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Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or paste, primarily made with chickpeas, tahini, oil, and garlic cloves ..read more

Sesame seeds are most popular for their appearance on burger buns in popular fast food joints. They add a pop of colour and a slight flavour to a plain, old burger bun. The sesame plant is also called a benne. It is grown in tropical regions of the world, such as Myanmar and India, and as we all know it is grown for its edible sesame seeds. The seeds grow in pods and come with a husk. They can be eaten with the husk (unhulled) or without the husk (hulled). Sometimes eating hulled seeds is better because the process of removing the husk reduces the levels of some compounds that may affect dige ..read more

Cashew nuts are sourced from cashew trees and have a kidney-like shape. Cashews trees originate in Brazil but are now found in many different warm areas of the world. In markets, cashews are sold in raw, roasted, salted, and unsalted forms ..read more

How to Grow Ginger Ginger is a flower-bearing plant whose roots or rhizomes have been used as spices or in traditional medicines for centuries.  ..read more

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What is Halvah Sesame?  Halvah (meaning sweet in Arabic) is a commonly found confectionary in West Asia and its surroundings. Halvah has a Persian origin and according to legends, the term halvah appeared in the 7th century which refers to a date and milk mixture. An Arabic book (Kitab-al Tabikh) from the 13th century documented many Persian halvah recipes.  ..read more