Gastronomy
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Pesto
Something in the air while walking through Manhattan, reminded me that I have basil leaves and pine nuts at home. And I am rarely out of olive oils, parmesan, and garlic.
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Croissant — thank Vienna, not France
Across various accounts of croissant history, most sources agree that it originates from Austria as the kipferl. Made from a yeasted wheat dough, the kipferl is a baked bread roll common in Central Europe. Records state that the kipferl has been around as early as the 13th century, but many believe it may be even…
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Vanilla vs. Vanilla
That wonderful and unique flavor we call vanilla, is obtained from a pod which has been massaged and fermented, just before becoming an open orchid. Being grown mostly in Madagascar, Tanzania, or Mexico, will determine much of its flavor profile. Beyond the flavor of the particular pod, the ingredients and process used to make a…
Sila Blume 