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One way hummus can be incorporated into everyday dishes is as a sandwich spread. If you make a cucumber and tomato sandwich, for example, why not give it a little more body and flavor by heaping on a dollop of hummus?
Salad Dressing
Hummus-based salad dressings are one of our favorite ways to give our salads a little bit of pizzazz. All you really have to do is add a little bit of lemon juice, water, and olive oil to normal hummus to give it the consistency of a salad dressing. You’ll be surprised at how great it works.
Pizza Topping
This might sound crazy, but hear us out. What if you skipped the tomato sauce and used hummus as the sauce base for your pizza? It works so well, especially when you choose to top it with vegetables like broccoli, onion, and tomato.
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]]>The Neapolitan style of pizza—harkening back to the dish that gave way to the worldwide pizza craze—is still popular and is my favorite style of pie. So, what exactly makes it special? Let’s find out!
Thin Crust
While there are now plenty of thick-crust style pizzas out there, Neapolitan pizza goes the other way and presents its ingredients on an incredibly thin crust (never exceeding 3 mm) that only gets thick at the ends of the pizza. This gives it a light and crispy texture.
Wood-Fired
An authentic Neapolitan pizza is never made in a conventional oven—instead being baked in a traditional wood-fired oven whose temperature gets as hot as 485 F. This allows the pizza to be fully cooked in under two minutes!
Authentic Mozzarella
Neapolitan pizza doesn’t mess around when it comes to cheese. Only two types are allowed—either buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella, both of which must be fresh. Slices and/or chunks of it are placed on top of the tomato sauce and melted to perfection in the oven.
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While in many places in the world, going to a restaurant and ordering a “water” results in a glass of free tap water being brought to you, this is not the case in Europe! No matter what restaurant or bar you’re dining at, you will have to pay for water.
Still or Sparkling?
Sparkling water isn’t a common drink to enjoy in many parts of the world, but in Europe it is. This leads to waiters and waitresses often surprising people with the “still or sparkling?” question that some people don’t even understand!
Bottled, Never Tap
It is rare to find a restaurant in Europe which will serve you tap water. Despite it being sanitary and fine to drink, restaurants almost always opt to serve bottled water to their patrons, considering it to be better-tasting and a superior accompaniment to a meal.
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]]>Thursday, June 10: National Iced Tea Day
With summer just around the corner, it’s easy to see why iced tea has its day in the sun on the tenth. Whether you like it with normal black tea and a little bit of sugar or as an infusion drink with delicious ingredients like hibiscus, you’ll be sure to find one you love for this special day!
Saturday, June 12: International Cachaça Day
Have you ever tried cachaça before? This special Brazilian liquor is made with sugarcane and is a popular choice for cocktails such as caipirinhas. Why not host a backyard party with friends this Saturday and enjoy cachaça-based cocktails?
Wednesday, June 30: National Cream Soda Day
Not everyone loves cream soda, but if you do, Wednesday, June 30th is the perfect day to enjoy one of these soft drinks. Made with vanilla and meant to taste like an ice cream float, both A&W and Dr. Pepper make popular versions of this treat.
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]]>What It’s About
The centerpiece to any Filipino barbecue are skewers which are loaded up with small pieces of meat which have been seasoned and flavored with a combination of sweet and savory touches.
Usually made with either chicken or pork, the pieces of meat are flavored with a marinade in which they are soaked for several hours before being cooked. This delicious sauce includes banana ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper, among other ingredients.
Deep Dive
The skewers of meat are then cooked over a charcoal grill, which produces a delicious caramelized glaze that results from the reaction of the heat and the marinade. Served with common Filipino side dishes such as rice and atchara, this simple, delicious food is a favorite in the Philippines and is becoming more and more popular around the world.
Would you be willing to give it a try?
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]]>Tuesday, June 1: National Doughnut Day
Who would ever say “no” to a good doughnut? This holiday will be celebrated on the first day of the month and provide you with the perfect excuse to splurge on a tasty, unhealthy breakfast. Whether you like chocolate-glazed or jelly doughnuts, grab your favorite one and enjoy with a coffee on this day.
Friday, June 18: National Sushi Day
Looking for something to do on this Friday in the middle of the month after finishing the work week? How about going out to your favorite sushi restaurant and enjoying this special day, where one of Japan’s most celebrated and beloved culinary traditions is honored.
Monday, June 28: National Ceviche Day
Have you ever tried ceviche before? If you have, you’ll definitely want to order some on Monday, June 28th. If not, this is the perfect occasion to give it a try. A Latin-American classic, seafood and citrus flavors are on full display in this dish which is especially beloved in Peru and Mexico.
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]]>Souvlaki is a simple food that consists of meat and sometimes vegetables which are placed on a skewer and grilled. The most popular meats that are found as a part of souvlaki include pork, lamb, beef, and chicken.
Flavored in a simple fashion with just some salt and black pepper, typically, souvlaki is as simple as simple gets but still unbelievably tasty.
Greeks have been grilling meats on skewers since the Bronze Age, and that tradition still continues today in cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. These days, especially at street food stands, you will often find souvlaki served with side dishes.
Some of the most popular side dishes that are eaten alongside souvlaki include pita bread, hummus, and fried potatoes. You’ll often also see souvlaki served with a slice of lemon, which is sometimes used to squeeze over the skewer for a kick of extra flavor.
Have you tried souvlaki before? What did you think about this Greek classic?
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]]>Strawberries
Let’s be honest: we’ve all had a craving for strawberries, bought them at the wrong time of the year, and been disappointed in their flavor at some point or another. These delicious red beauties, however, come into their best form in spring and make a great snack or dessert tool.
Papaya
Tropical, juicy, and delicious papayas are another fruit that you will find at their best during the spring season. A great snack when cubed or a good choice for a fresh fruit juice, papayas are a luxury that you should give a try this spring.
(@healthydynamiclife)Mango
Mangos are one of our favorite fruits, and we take every chance we can to pick them up during the spring season when they’re at their ripe and juicy best. Be sure to avoid the pit in the middle and then use the mango any way you’d like!
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]]>Carolina Reaper
Topping the heat scale at over 1.5 million Scoville units, this pepper has been certified to be the hottest one on Earth. A cross-breed between a variety from Pakistan and another from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, don’t be fooled by the initial sweetness of the first bite!
Moruga Trinidad Scorpion
The Moruga Trinidad Scorpion hails from its namesake Caribbean island and melts mouths at over 1.2 million SHUs. Renowned for its sweet-hot flavor profile, don’t be surprised if you actually like the taste of this pepper before the molten lava effect hits.
(@quintaluscofusco)7 Pot Douglah
Another spicy treasure from the island of Trinidad, the 7 Pot Douglah generally comes in at over 1 million SHUs and is instantly recognizable due to its characteristic reddish-brown coloring. Keep a glass of milk with you if you’re brave enough to try one!
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]]>Many people love the light, slightly citric flavor that cilantro adds to dishes like guacamole. Others claim that this herb tastes bitter and even “soapy” to them, and refuse to eat anything which contains cilantro.
But this does have an explanation, as strange and unlikely as it may sound.
Cilantro leaves contain a certain group of aldehydes which some people’s olfactory receptor genes react strongly to. These aldehydes are commonly found in soap and have an intensely unpleasant taste and odor for those with a hyper-aware olfactory receptor gene system that perceives this taste negatively.
It is estimated that around 25% of the population’s genes make them perceive cilantro in this manner, preventing them from enjoying this classic herb.
Isn’t that interesting? Whether you love or hate cilantro, at least you know why this is now!
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