Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is not only the best coffee in my opinion, but the tastiest. It is grown in blue mountains of Jamaica, hence the name, between Kingston to the south and Port Maria to the north. The blue mountains are some of the highest mountains in the Caribbean rising up to 2,300 metres …
Definition: Al Dente
Al dente is an Italian term which describes the consistency of pasta cooked to a tender firmness. It literally means “to the tooth.” It also describes vegetables that are cooked to the “tender crisp” phase still retaining a crunch to its bite. Pasta al dente is considered to be pasta cooked “just right,” when it is slightly resistant …
Definition: Alfalfa Sprouts
(Image: norwichnuts/Flickr) Alfalfa sprouts are a member of the pea family which, makes it one of the most cultivated vegetable in the world. It has the ability to be planted anywhere in the world, harvested and picked in seven days only, and doesn’t hinder on climate or temperatures. Alfalfa sprouts are derived from alfalfa seeds. They are white …
Definition: Chives
Are the smallest in the onion family. They are referred to only in the plural, because they grow in clumps rather than as individual plants. Chives are excellent in savoury omelettes, and may be chopped and boiled with potatoes that are to be mashed, or chopped fresh and sprinkled, just before serving, on mashed potatoes, both …
Definition: Mortar & Pestle
Mortar & Pestle A kitchen tool that is used to grind, crush, and mash herbs, spices, and vegetables to make a paste, sauce or seasoning. The pestle is a heavy stick whose end is used for pounding and grinding, and the mortar is a bowl. These two pieces are made from either porcelain, stoneware, wood, or marble. …
