Cashew Nuts: Delicately Flavored, Delicious And Versatile

While cashew nuts do not top the list of nuts in terms of cost, they offer stiff competition to some of the more commonly known nuts in terms of taste and popularity. It's not surprising too. Cashew nuts are delicately flavored, delicious and very versatile.  

Interesting Facts About Mastic

Long before there was chewing gum, there was mastic. The oldest recorded references to mastic go way back to the 5th Century BC. Soon after its discovery, the people of Ancient Greece started using mastic as a chewing gum to whiten their teeth!   

Rose Water: An Intrinsic Part Of The Arab Culture

Many people think rose water comes from just the rose petals. It is actually the residual liquid that is generated when rose petals, buds and stems are distilled together. Rose water is produced and consumed in huge quantities in most Arab countries not just in their cooking but also in the cosmetics and perfume of the Middle East countries.   

History of Turkish Coffee

Steeped in time-honored rituals and tradition, the history of Turkish coffee goes way back to around 1555. There are numerous theories as to the origin of this distinctive beverage, with some claiming it originated in Yemen where it was known as 'qahwaw' and others insisting it originated in the city of Kaffa in Ethiopia. 

How to Prepare, Serve & Drink Yerba Mate Beverage