www.thetiffinbox.ca
Ever wondered what the difference between cassia and cinnamon is? Here's the answer. With lots of recipes too.
food52.com
A primer on dark, leafy greens.
www.flavorsofmumbai.com
Is Black Pepper a spice Or herb? {no recipe}
crackersonthecouch.blogspot.com
Dissecting the different types of cane sugar in the spirit of Unprocessed October.
joythebaker.com
Joy the Baker on Why We Use Unsalted Butter!
bobbiesbakingblog.com
French Macaron Terminology
www.cutsquash.com
The world of citrus fruit is an incestuous one, here's a diagram to explain it.
parisbymouth.com
black. white. french, italian, summer... Paris by Mouth has a brief rundown on truffles
www.mybakingaddiction.com
A simple guide for a stress-free holiday baking season. {no recipe}
blog.seasonwithspice.com
Ever wondered why the mustard in your refrigerator is yellow?
www.chow.com
Know Your Legumes...Give the humble little bean some respect.
www.amazon.com
the images are gorgeous, but we sort of want this book just *because* we've never seen a price tag of $625 for cooking books!
www.tastehongkong.com
Gold needle vegetables are not vegetables but edible dried flowers.
withinthekitchen.blogspot.com
Pink Himalayan Salt Crystals - This week's Tidbit is all about salt.
An extensive chart of beautiful photos of pasta, and the sauces that pair with them.
Know Your Mushrooms: A visual guide to all your favorite fungi.
umamimart.blogspot.com
Ever tried beer and ice cream together? Try Doc's Enigma, a beer float inspired by the character "Doc" from Steinbeck's Cannery Row.
www.cakespy.com
A comprehensive A-Z list of desserts and sweets named after people, including stories and recipes.
whatscooking.us
The almost magic beans.
mehungry-phyllis.blogspot.com
Longan...the lesser known cousin of the lychee. Sweet, juicy and refreshing!
www.projectfoodie.com
In Season: Rhubarb - more than just pie
www.norecipes.com
Cipollini onions are sweet and intense, making them perfect for braising or roasting. Learn all about them here.
justcookit.blogspot.com
Today's Friday Nibble? Everything you could ever want to know about black pepper. Plus an unusual recipe
bodybygrub.blogspot.com
Frozen mixed blackberries, raspberries and black and red currants
High in dietary fiber, iron and niacin, these productive little tubers can make twice as much alcohol per acre as corn. They're tasty too.
www.cookthink.com
What exactly is a chipotle?
www.thedeliciouslife.com
The Delicious wants to know how YOU feel about "foodie"
mangotomato.blogspot.com
What's the difference between lentils and split peas?
This week's Root Source on oysters.
Icing, Frosting, Glaze--what's the difference, exactly? Here's a review.
www.thenibble.com
a complete glossary of EGGS - all you ever wanted to know and so, so much more.
The art of layering anise flavors.
souvlakiforthesoul.com
Read about the variety of stone fruits and berries available this summer.
zoebakes.com
Sweet Potato or Yam? What is the real story and which one should you use?